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Begin Praying the Scriptures to Control Your Tongue Today
I love praying the scriptures because then I know I am praying based on the will of God. I've prayed and written about scriptures to help you know God more, as well as scripture to pray for wisdom and guidance. Now, I am writing about praying the scriptures to...
Children’s Books That Teach A Biblical View of Race
If we are going to change our country's racial climate we will have to be intentional in preparing the next generation to follow God's command to" love your neighbor as you love yourself" and be sure to include ALL of our neighbors. Jesus told the story of the Good...
Help Your Child Have Courage to Try Something New
How can you help your child have courage to try something new? I remember when my girls first came home from China. One was afraid of nothing; one was afraid of everything. On her first trip to the creek the oldest held my hand and very timidly walked through the...
Five Excellent Read-Aloud Book Series for Families
Family read-alouds create lifelong memories as you experience adventure, love, loss, laughter, and thoughtful moments together in the pages of a book. Books become a part of who you are and a family culture of reading good books is a treasure! “Just one more chapter,”...
Finding Our New Normal – Priorities After the Pandemic
After weeks of quarantine, all of us are anxious to begin finding our new normal, but what will it look like? Do we really want to go back to rushing from here to there with stressed out family members who rarely have time to sit down to dinner together? Can we keep...
What to Do When Your Kids Act Like Enemies- Let Them
Bitter words, petty disagreements, tattling, put-downs, overreactions, anger. As Christians families, we are not immune to the woes of sibling issues. The constant bickering. It wears on your nerves. It breaks your heart. It steals your joy. Not only does sibling...
How to Guard Your Heart – 30 Things I Want My Teens to Remember
Our hearts are so fragile, yet often so hard. We hurt and weep and the lightest insult toward ourselves, but lack empathy for our neighbor. We fill it so full of eternally useless things that we leave no room for what lasts. We go from feeling like our heart will...
Should I Follow My Heart? Honest Answers from God’s Word
Should I follow my heart? The world will tell you to “follow your heart.” It’s sounds so easy, right? Just do what feels right for you. Whether it’s a daily choice about spending or something with bigger consequences, our emotions often guide our decisions. But,...
The Number One Rule to Build Strong Relationships
Relationship. That’s my word for the year. I need to focus on growing in my relationship with God and with others this year instead of focusing on myself and on so many tasks that are waiting to be done. And I want my teens to remember the number one rule to build...
Fun Gifts for the Whole Family to Enjoy Together & Create Memories
Have you ever thought about or looked for great gifts for the whole family? Are you having trouble finding the perfect gift for your sister, her husband, and kids? Do you want to do something special for your pastor’s family for Christmas, but don’t know what each...
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