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Being Led by God’s Voice–A Giveaway!
Hearing God’s isn’t as hard as it seems. We need to listen, but our hearing is muddied by busyness. Jayne Walters shares insights in a guest post and there’s a giveaway of her new book, Led.
The Hidden Grief on Mother’s Day
As much as Mother’s Day is a celebration, for many the holiday brings sadness, pain, and loss. But Hallmark rarely produces cards expressing the difficult dynamic of Mother’s Day. Let me explain. Some of you experience grief on Mother’s Day as you remember your mom...
Bad Marriages and A Mother’s Advice
There's an epidemic in my personal and professional world of what I'd call bad marriages. And they all are within the Church. As a therapist/friend/mentor, I'm grieved at the lack of support for marriages. There are many resources on how to make marriages great--and...
Sunlight Burning At Midnight {GiveAway}
I'm excited to host a give away of Jess Ronne's incredible memoir, Sunlight Burning at Midnight as a Mother's Day give away. If you are a mom, especially a special needs mom or mom who's experienced incredible odds, you'll want to get Jess' book. Her story is for...
Dear Critical Parent: 15 Things You Need to Know
I overheard you the other day in that public place. My heart sank because I was familiar with The words. The tone. The frustration. The pressure. Because I was you. And I'm calling you out because I needed someone to reach out to me when I was harsh with my...
Marriage and The Mediterranean Love Plan
I've had the privilege to review Stephen and Misty Arterburn's new book, The Mediterranean Love Plan: 7 Secrets to Life-Long Passion in Marriage. It's been personal and is impacting my marriage. Here's why. The seven relationship principles in The Mediterranean Love...
3 Reasons to Start the Parent Dialogue
Marco sat in my office looking at the floor, mustering up courage to share what was bothering him. He was a sixth grade boy who eventually told me he saw inappropriate photos on his mom's phone that she sent to her boyfriend. Tears streamed down his face. Mom yelled...
Hope for Parents of Middle Schoolers
“To Him who is able to do immeasurable more than we can ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 This verse has been my mainstay in recent weeks. I’m praying it, declaring it, believing it. I wish I believed in the power of God...
The Most Precious Gift You Already Have
I end the day with thanks, realizing how often I forget to praise God for what is. In the gap between praying about worry and crisis, we fail to simply give thanks. For the simple things. [Tweet "In the gap between praying about worry and crisis, we fail to simply...
Are You a Control Girl? GiveAway of New Book
Are you a control girl? Shannon Popkin’s new book walks through the lives of seven controlling women in the Bible and what we can learn from the.
Parenting Series: What I Learned from My Mother-In-Law
I've revisited the life of my mother-in-law with many of you this week. One person who knew her commented, "Lois not only made a positive impact on her family but on her church and the community as well." That's an understatement. She quietly impacted whoever she...
Live Full Walk Free GiveAway
Hey Friends! I've been off the radar for a few weeks finalizing the manuscript for my new book on parenting during the full house to empty nest years. I hope to be back on the blog with fresh topics soon! But I'm excited to share a giveaway with YOU! Cindy Bultema is...