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30 Aug 2020

An Empty Nest Begins

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He drove away. Just himself and whatever he could fit into his old two-seater car. Did nearly 21 years pass by already? His goodbye was sweet. My tears were plentiful. He is the last to go. The house is silent. … Read More

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17 Aug 2020

Tips for Parenting Kids Close in Age [Part 2]

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Tips for Parenting Children Close in Age Part Two In Part One of this series, we looked at four lessons I’ve learned along the way while raising my children who are 8.5 months apart. We saw that: Parenting multiple … Read More

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9 Aug 2020

Tips for Parenting Kids Close in Age [Part 1]

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Did you ever wonder why the Lord designed it such that a baby grows inside the mother’s womb for 40 weeks (9 months)? Of course, there is something very holy about 40 weeks. Yet I believe God might have also … Read More

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16 May 2019

Turn Your Weary into Worship

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This time of year can make a mama feel weary. May is unexpectedly the busiest month on our calendar, even packing in more events than December. There’s school to wrap up, sports seasons to finish, recitals, finals, projects, award … Read More

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20 Jan 2018

Considering Context: What’s Really Going On Here?

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

Context can be defined as the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. Context helps us fully understand and assess a situation. Why is context important? Because without considering context, it is really easy for a … 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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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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4 Dec 2016

When Fa-la-la Turns into Wah, wah, wah by Susan Ekhoff

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays, Uncategorized | 0

One of our most enduring family traditions is closing Christmas Eve with candlelight worship. When it’s time for bed, we turn off all the lights in the house except for the Christmas tree. Then we light a single … Read More

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14 Aug 2016

Where To Find Good Parenting Advice

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Where do your parenting ideas and beliefs come from? How do you forge your convictions? These days there is plenty of information available to help raise children. The Internet, books, classes and support groups — there’s something for everyone … Read More

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17 Mar 2016

A Clean But Empty House

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There is an interesting analogy introduced in Matthew 12:43. There we are told of a demon who went out from a man, but over time decides to return, and when he does, he finds his old dwelling place swept clean. … Read More

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