To the point of becoming faddish, co-sleeping with an infant is on the rise. Maybe you are contemplating the practice for your own family. Some theorists will tell you bed-sharing with an infant is the ultimate bonding, attachment, and … Read More
My claim to fame, if I actually have one, is that I was an Army wife for twenty-five years. My title of Army wife could be easily substituted for other titles such as: single mom, home repairman, Uber driver, … Read More
Rich and I have been on this parenting journey for nine years. We’ve learned a lot from many people who have gone before us. We’ve stayed up nights tending to sick kids and prayed many prayers for our children’s hearts. … Read More
This Letter of Encouragement was originally published by our ministry friends, Dave & Lis Marr at One Family: https://onefamilyhwl.org/ We were half hugging, Dave’s arms around Lis’ shoulders, Lis’ arms around Dave’s waist. Looking at the room that, … Read More
How healthy is your family bank account? Would you say you are in the black or in the red? What if I removed the word “bank” and just asked, how healthy is your family account? Does that change your … Read More
Worldview Our Launching Place and Destination I once got lost in Paris – true story. I was serving in Amsterdam with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and our team had traveled to Paris for a long weekend. On the … Read More
“God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .” This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … Read More
In the hectic pace of family life, Couch Time can often be one of the first things dropped from a full day. The following article comes from a blog by Angela Pascoe, a Contact Mum from our Growing Families Australia … Read More
Closely tied to suppressing the waywardness in children is the Potato Principle—a concept shared by ministry associates, Don and Karen Kurtz. The Potato Principle was derived from a real mealtime experience. Here’s how the name came about. While dining … Read More
