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18 Sep 2017

The Real Deal

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Moral Training, Speak Life | 2

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

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14 Aug 2017

Almost Fall: Easing Back into Routine…

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Mom, Routine, Training | 0

Even with the best of intentions, in summer routine often gets away from us. So many fun activities, vacations, visits with family and friends, later bedtimes and later mornings…it’s all good, but it does make keeping the kids on a … Read More

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16 Jun 2017

How to Handle…Overwhelmed!!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Moral Training, Routine, Training | 0

After our children were grown and out of the house, Tim and I were called upon to help a brand new mom who was headed back to the hospital for emergency surgery. We savored the task at hand, helping these … Read More

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22 May 2017

Are Super Heroes Good or Bad?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Adventure, Dads, Mom, Moral Training | 0

Let’s face it, Mom and Dad. Superheroes are just plain fun. They fly, they run, they stop bullets. What kid does not like pretending they are invincible? As parents, we are sometimes left wondering, “Are superheroes good or bad?” … Read More

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8 May 2017

Between the Bears

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Uncategorized | 0

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

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19 Apr 2017

The Importance of Family Traditions

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Moral Training | 1

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

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6 Mar 2017

Look What We Get To Do!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Mom, Training | 0

Like the anticipation of vacation or a trip to an amusement park, incorporating a new baby into your home and the lives of your other children is something to look forward to with joy, excitement and eager promise. No matter … Read More

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27 Feb 2017

Worldview by Susan Ekhoff

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Moral Training, Uncategorized | 0

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

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25 Dec 2016

I Knew You Would Come

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

Herman and I locked our general store and dragged ourselves home. It was 11:00 p.m., Christmas Eve of 1949. We were dog tired. We had sold almost all of our toys; and all of the layaways, except one package, had … Read More

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18 Dec 2016

Do Your Teens Do the Right Thing On Social Media?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, For Teens, Mom, Moral Training, Training | 0

I’m a big advocate for letting our teens be on social media. I think it is here to stay, and if our kids don’t learn how to do it well while they are in our home, and under our … Read More

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