You've finally gone and done it. You believed what your teenager said about being "the only kid in his school" who doesn't have a phone. They wore you down. All the terrible research about kids and phones became white noise. You told yourself, "I can put parental settings in place." You ignored Chapter Fifteen of The Mean Mom's Guide and … [Read more...]
Trust Jesus with Your Child’s God Story
Are you trusting Jesus with your child's God story? I'm honored to be a guest contributor over at The MOB Society today. Stop by and find out how the Prayers of a heartsick mother are never ignored. If your patience and perseverance are hanging by a worn thread, God’s promises remain stronger than ever. Share this post with a friend in … [Read more...]
Our Back to School Tradition
"What's your plans this week?" I ask my two youngest teenagers. Grace answers first, "I'm free on Wednesday morning." "Why?" Samuel asks, concerned I'm going to give him chores to do, I'm sure of it. "Because, I want to take you each out for coffee ( Translation: a decaf milk shake), it's time to set our school goals." The kids start school … [Read more...]
Help! I Don’t Like My Child.
Very few mothers breathe these words out loud and even fewer would admit to entertaining these thoughts on more than one occasion --I just don’t like my child. It goes against all the syrupy mommy-goodness we’ve been taught. We’re reminded on each Pinterest-perfect mom-blog exactly how to do things perfectly, dress your kids like … [Read more...]
ENCOURAGING Ministry Websites
When I began blogging back in 2008 (Which is like ninety-two years ago in internet-years.) There weren't as many amazing places to go for ministry needs as there are today. One thing I have noticed though is this: many great sites have come and gone. There will always be the next NEW BRIGHT AND SHINY THING to hit the internet but in a quick … [Read more...]
