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Where is God in the Dark Night of the Soul
Life gives you images of what it should be like. Heroines live happily ever. Kids are protected from growing up. Instagram mirrors a perfectly poised life. We seek a pain free life, evidenced by the comfort we seek when fear grips us. Though you naturally stay away...
6 Questions for Raising Girls in a Digital World
I smiled, listening to my friend talk about her tween daughter and her daughter’s friend. The girls were entertaining themselves by taking selfies and filming videos on their phone. Inside, my heart sank at the new playtimes of selfies, videos, Instagram, and Youtube...
4 Tips to Reimagine If-Only’s
I looked around the room thinking how much solace I'd find if only I lived there. I was in the parlor of a colonial home in the mountains of Northern Virginia. I've been to Virginia often in the recent years visiting my daughter who went to college there. The...
The Gift of God’s Unchanging Character
How can you celebrate Christmas when it’s the worst year ever? Find out how the gift of God’s unchanging character brings a new perspective to the holidays.
4 Gifts Your Kids Won’t Tell You They Want
Christmas is stressful finding just the right present for your teen or tween. While I love that my older kids send me links to online gifts I can purchase from my living room with coffee in hand, added stress creeps in…… Is there something everyone else is getting...
Coming Home When Holidays are Stressful
The concept of home evokes feelings and expectations. Reframing your image of home makes the difference between holiday anxiety and a healthier perspective.
The Power of Showing Up
When insecurities plague you, avoidance is tempting. But three principles equip you to show up and face your doubts, faking it with the best of them.
Why Your Kids Need Boundaries
Kids need boundaries around them to navigate a world that’s increasingly hostile, unsafe, and confusing for kids. It’s our job as parents to put the fence posts in place.
5 Ways to Protect and Defend Your Marriage and Family
Christian marriages and families are bombarded by spiritual attack, but the enemy isn’t political. Learn 5 practical ways for to defend and protect your family.
Back to School Toolkit
Parents need a parenting toolkit to help their kids navigate the school year. Here are critical resources and practical ways to help your kids.
How to Reflect Christ is a Post-Christian Culture
Legalism or freedom? How do Christians, especially Christian parents, discern morals and grey areas in a culture where Christian values are swiftly changing?
Made Like Martha Interview with Katie Reid
There’s a Martha in all of us, but those list makers are not second rate to Mary. Learn about Katie Reid’s new book Made by Martha and enter to win a copy!