A morning prayer is a life-changing way to start your day. Pray Psalm 143 to start it with bravery!
Overwhelmed Mom? 15 Tips That Will Make a Big Difference
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. -John 10:10 ESV I remember feeling overwhelmed after we brought our 5-year-old daughter home from Bulgaria. The extent and effect of the trauma she endured throughout her 4+ years…
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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief
I imagine he was mentally and emotionally exhausted. For years he searched unsuccessfully for the healing his son needed. He tried everything within his own power, but his son’s suffering continued. Desperate for something — anything — to work, he turned to Jesus. We find the account of this man’s story in…
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How to Find Courage to Trust God in Prayer
Finding the courage to trust God isn’t a simple ask-and-receive. I think it’s because of the battle our soul fights with our fleshly nature. You may pose arguments to this statement, but I believe that no matter how flexible of a person we are, something within us longs for control….
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Christmas Is A Time to Give — But Do We Remember Why?
Remembering Why Christmas Is A Time to Give Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. -Matthew 2:11 HCSB Long ago, amid chaos, uncertainty, and…
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How to Lead by Example and Be More Charitable
Today I welcome guest writer, David Andrews. Whether it’s the all-too-frequent me, me, me screaming from the mouths of our toddlers or the rolling eyes and self-absorbed comments uttered by our teenagers, we wonder how will we ever convey the spirit and heart of Christian charity to them. How will…
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Why Are Trust and Obedience Powerful Parenting Skills?
Does our repertoire of parenting skills need to include trust and obedience? Is it really something we can develop over time? As I’ve said so often here before, “Raising children isn’t for the faint of heart!” It is the greatest gift, yet most difficult challenge in life — a place…
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Raising Children: This Is What Happens When You Choose to Let Go
A special young lady in my life just became a mama recently. She’s amazing and if anyone was ready for it, it was her. She spent years while getting her education in the mental health field providing respite care for our daughter and coming to my rescue when sometimes I…
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The God of Wonders Delights in You
The God of Wonders It’s good to be back here in this place with you. My time away was well spent with my family, sitting courtside for a whole lot of basketball, completing a book proposal for what I hope to be my second book, writing articles and posts for…
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Teen Stress: One Powerful Way to Help Your Child Stand Strong
Teen stress is more prevalent today than ever before. A lot of that has to do with social media. As I watch my own boys navigate their worlds of faith, academics, personal goals, friendships, work, and sports, I am reminded of how complicated it is to be a teen. But…
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