I just received a call from my child's school. It was not a he's-doing-such-a-great-job call, but instead a he-made-a-very-poor-choice phone call. Everything inside of me wants to listen to the lies of the enemy. - You are a horrible mom. - You don't pay enough attention to him. - And you speak at conferences on the topic of parenting? - ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
Trying to Be Your Spouses Holy Spirit?
Looking at the picture above, I can't help but think back to the thoughts I had on our wedding day almost 20 years ago. I chuckle as I remember what I envisioned marriage would be. Let's just say that my thoughts were more than slightly off the spectrum of reality. While each year has gotten sweeter, marriage is hard work! Bringing two ...
4 Tips to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
Several marriages around me are falling apart. The appearance of good, solid, Christian marriages are crumbling. And, I am heartbroken for these families. Especially the kiddos who are innocently affected. The enemy is attacking Christian families at the core. Because no one is immune, my husband and I have been discussing with our Bible ...
The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time Some of you have experienced the devastation that a confusing or weak ...
Does Where You Have a Quiet Time Really Matter?
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time You are ready to have some quiet time with God. You grab your Bible, prayer ...
Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time For the last three weeks I have asked you to chose the "one thing ...
Creating a Quiet Time Prayer Journal that Works
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time If you Google "prayer journal" you will find many links to purchase a ...
What is a Daily Quiet Time?
Glean ideas in this five-part series. 1. What is a Daily Quiet Time?2. How to Create a Prayer Journal that Works3. Do I Really Have to Get Up Early?: When to Have a Quiet Time4. Does Where Really Matter?5. The Best Devotionals to Guide Your Quiet Time Everyday I answer a multitude of questions on Facebook and through email. In ...
How Will You Change in 2018?
Each January we determine that this year will be different. More love. Less anger. More grace. Less snappy answers. Yet why is it just 24 hours into the New Years we've broken several of our resolutions? Priscilla Shirer, in her Armor of God study, shares the secret. One of the most cunning tricks of the enemy is to get us to sink our ...
Is Santa Good or Bad?
Little boys preferring the color pink. A child playing with water guns. A little girl believing in Santa Claus. These are all topics that 20 years ago didn't even get a response from a parent.All topics that today have the potential to stress a parent out. Because of the current culture, we jump into panic wondering if we need to ...