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Shattered Treasures, Open Hands
A loud –crash– echoed from the other room, interrupting my kitchen duties that morning. Seconds before, I’d been enjoying the raucous laughter of two of my kids as they bounded down the stairs, one in pursuit of the other. … Continue reading
Surviving Your Child’s Sports Years (without becoming a screaming banshee)
For most parents, watching their child or teen play sports is an exercise in stress management. There are moments of joy, accomplishment and celebration, of course, but there’s frustration, as well. Most parents want their kid to play—and play … Continue reading
Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith
Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading
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Roots are Easy, Wings are Hard : Preparing Your Children for Success
We’ve all heard that we need to give our children roots and wings. I think we can all agree that the roots part is easy; we just love them consistently, provide for their basic needs and let them know they … Continue reading
Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
I recently slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores, receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer, and qualify to go on the church bus to the … Continue reading
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