Posts Tagged ‘Christian parenting’
Happy Thanksgiving!
There is Nothing to be Thankful for…Or is There?
Those words echoed from my lips several years ago when we were at the pinnacle of crises with our daughter. Part of me wanted to complain and throw in the towel for the “whole being thankful” attitude during the month of November. After all, I was not in a place emotionally to celebrate with family…
Read MoreSometimes Crises Continue but God is Still in Control
As many know, I just published a devotional for parents with teens in crisis. One of the thoughts of those reading my book was, “I guess her kids are doing great and out of their problems.” Just need to say this… The answer to that is “No!” They are still struggling and dealing with…
Read MoreTruth Is Your Weapon
You have found cocaine in your son’s drawers as you put his clothes away. You’re devastated. You caught your child in the act of self-harming after promises of quitting. You are saddened. Your teen has “come out” as bi-sexual and you wonder where you went wrong. You’re guilt-ridden after finding out your daughter was…
Read MoreDoes God Give You More Than What You Can Handle?
A dear friend of mine recently sent me an email letter discussing the very famous saying, “God never gives you more than what you can handle.” So the question is, “Does God give you more than what you can handle?” My daughter and I had this very on topic discussion recently. As a young adult…
Read MoreI Used To Hate Mother’s Day
I used to hate Mother’s Day. Did you hear that? “Used” to! I would see all of the mother’s surrounded by their smiling and laughing children of all ages giving honor to their mom. These children would present signs, crafts, give gifts, and bestow beautiful words of love and respect onto their mother. Me?…
Read MoreHe Came for You and Your Child
This past week we received a wonderful blessing. The birth of our grandson. With his birth, came a healing for our daughter in ways that she had not felt before. A healing of restoration, a new life, of saying goodbye to the past. Today, we celebrate another beautiful blessing. The beginning birth of Christ,…
Read MoreSeasons
In the past several months I have had to purge through life’s memories, pack tons of treasure troves, and prepare for a life change – moving from a large home to a small apartment. Never had I realized the years of accumulation we had collected. For my husband, it was sixty years worth passed…
Read MoreIs Your Heart Cold Towards Your Teen?
We love our children from the moment they are put into our arms. We raise them, teach them, encourage them, correct them, and give them tons of love and hugs. Then one day, they hurt us by something they said or did. First time offense, we show forgiveness. Second offense, we begin to…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Faith Tank Filled for the New Year
I don’t know about you, but 2018 was NOT a good year for me and I am not alone. Many are the ups and downs of having a teen or young adult in crisis. This past year brought for me a child whose anxiety was higher than years in the past coupled with PTSD.…
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