Parenting
Kids In Church: They’re Not Too Young
It’s Sunday morning, and your home is chaos. Dishes overflow the sink, crumbs are lurking on every surface, kids are arguing, no one is dressed for the day yet, and you’ve lost your coffee (check the microwave). You had planned…
Kids Need Limits: Be A Parent, Not A Friend
My oldest daughter is fourteen years old, and much to my surprise, our relationship is shifting toward friendship. If I close my eyes, I can imagine us grabbing coffee, laughing over snarky memes, and enjoying conversations about politics and religion.…
The Changing Role Of A Mother
Expectant mothers hear about the blessing of motherhood, how quickly the years will fly by, and the hard work that’s involved. And yes, those things are true and important to know. There’s something I don’t hear about often, though, and…
I’m A Hypocritical Mom
Hypocrite. A hypocrite is a person who, according to Merriam-Webster, acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. I think I live a life that is generally transparent, and I am open about my shortcomings, of which…
Maybe Mom Guilt Isn’t Such A Bad Thing
Can moms ever do anything right? According to modern culture, the answer has been a resounding “no.” Should you breastfeed or use formula? Either choice will be wrong to someone in your life. Debating whether or not to be a…
Teach Your Kids The Bible: Reviewing Israel Wayne’s ‘Foundations In Faith’
One of my greatest passions is for Christian women to grow in their faith and walk with the Lord. You might say I want them to have a Set-Apart Walk. I’ve been a Christian for fourteen years, and I’ve attended…
Christian Mothers And The Season Of Waiting
Christian mothers commonly encounter what I refer to as the season of waiting. It starts when a woman is pregnant, and she must begin backing away from some activities and foods she previously enjoyed. Everyone promises her it won’t be…
Christian, Should You Shelter Your Child?
I was born in the 1980’s when sheltering children wasn’t really a thing. I came home on the bus to an empty apartment every day after school, left on a Saturday morning to play with friends with no instructions besides…
Confession: I’m An Angry Mom
If you meet me on any given day, you’ll probably see me throwing my head back in some sort of laugh cackle. My leadership style is laidback, and I accommodate people’s preferences fairly easily. As a mother, however, the ugliness…
The 10 Best Parenting Tips I Have Received
My father recently asked for my parenting secret during a phone conversation. After I stopped uncontrollably laughing at him, I realized he wasn’t joking. I explained his grandparent goggles were blurring his vision concerning my children. They are normal kids…
