Get Ready for the Teen Years Now! (Part 1)
No doubt, raising young children is exhausting. However, I’ve spent enough time with teens, and moms of teens, to know…
Are You a Tired Mom?
Moms come to expect long tiring days, especially during those years when the kids are young. Each day involves feeding…
Special, But Not Self-Centered, Birthdays
No one wants self-centered kids. And no birthday celebrations are meant to foster self-centeredness! But the reality is, any day…
Do Birthday Celebrations Promote Selfishness?
My parents made a big deal of birthdays. They didn't do anything elaborate or crazy, but each kid always felt…
Before You Point A Finger At Your Kids…
Parenting sometimes brings certain “aha” moments. Recently I experienced one of my own. I have a daughter who tends to…
Why Moms Need to Take a Chill Pill
I suspect we want our children to respond calmly when things don't go as they’d hope. We’d also like it…
The Day We Buried The Birds
There was a place in our yard in which a bird’s nest could not remain forever. However no one wanted…
How To Help Your Daughter Embrace Modesty (Part 2)
Modesty is a tricky area. Because the Bible doesn't define appropriate clothing in black and white terms, we are often…
What Should You Let Your Daughter Wear? (Part 1)
I usually steer clear of what we call the “gray areas” in the Christian life. But sometimes, something has got…
Preparing to Sign the Permission Slip of Suffering
I had the honor of being published at Desiring God with the article, “The Permission Slip of Suffering: When God Calls…