Christmas Gifts To Remember
by Julie Young To be honest, I’m not sure how Santa does it! As a busy Mom of seven, I barely have time to make a list, let alone check it twice, and I already know who has been naughty … Read More
Using Words Rightly
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A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. Proverbs 15:1-2 Understanding godly communication was one of the hardest things … Read More
Words of Life, Part Two
Life-giving Labels When the extraordinary trials of life come and we feel like the ship could sink, encouragement is vital. Sometimes words of life can be the life preserver that can help carry us through the darkest times. When our daughter Melody … Read More
Words of Life, Part One
Gratitude Infuses Life with Joy Words of life are powerful. This is part one of a two-part blog on the practical ways to speak life to your family. I was talking with a lady named Teri who, along with her … Read More
What Do You Expect?
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Our culture today encourages children to be isolated, self-focused, and entitled. In many ways, the digital age has not done any favors for parents. What about you? What do you expect? Are you allowing your children to be carried away … Read More
Thankfulness Changes Everything
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Thankfulness Changes Everything How does thankfulness enable others to see the glory of God? What motivates thankfulness? Is a thankful heart only present when good things happen and life goes our way? What about when things aren’t going well … Read More
Bully Power ~ Battling A Bully
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There are strong emotions triggered when parents learn of any form of victimization of their child. It feels like you need to plan a reconnaissance mission, send up your drone, or set an ambush… whatever it takes to protect … Read More
Bully Power ~ Bully Prevention
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Prevention The best way to stop a bully is not allowing one to develop; parents have the greatest opportunity to prevent a bully from emerging. Rather than making the assumption a child knows better than to bully another child, … Read More
Bully Power ~ Unmasking a Bully
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How long has bullying been around? The act of bullying has been around since the first siblings were on the earth. Cain rose up and bullied Abel to the grave. Joseph was bullied by his brothers to the point … Read More
Freedoms – Head or Heart?
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What is freedom? The dictionary defines freedom as: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. How do you know when to grant a particular freedom to your child? Here are some … Read More