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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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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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24 Apr 2017

Taking Words of Life to a Whole New Level

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life | 1

In Parenting from the Tree of Life, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo introduced us to the concept of using words of life in our parenting. We were encouraged to use words that edify, cause growth, and encourage life rather … Read More

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27 Nov 2016

Family Prayer Strategy

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

by Sandra Strange My life has changed in the last few years. I have retired from nursing, broadened the ministry out of my home, and published a book The Lamp, Be Aglow and Burning with the Spirit (available through … Read More

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13 Nov 2016

Beyond “God, bless Mommy; God, bless Daddy” by Susan Ekhoff

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Dads, Marriage, Mom, Routine, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

“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

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30 Oct 2016

Do Your Teens Do The Right Thing On Social Media? by Belinda Letchford

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

Belinda Letchford is a Contact Mom in the Growing Families Australia parenting ministry and author of the blog Live Life with Your Kids. In today’s technological world, Belinda brings up a conversation every parent should have with their tweens … Read More

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18 Sep 2016

The Potato Principle

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

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

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24 Jul 2016

Covering Your Husband in Prayer: Before, Beside and Behind

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

Wives, have you ever thought about the role God has placed our husbands in? He has set our men up as leaders in our homes. He has given them the role of being our protectors and providers. He has … Read More

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27 Apr 2016

Precious in His Sight by Heather Patterson

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

My daughter has a raggedy old bunny that she sleeps with. One night as her dad was tucking her into bed, she told him how much she loved Bunny and that she would like to give it to her daughter … Read More

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21 Apr 2016

Family Identity with Impact by Susan Ekhoff

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

“Start with the end in mind.” Stephen R. Covey My husband and I began to emphasize family identity many years ago with fledgling attempts toward a little understood goal; we just didn’t know what would have the most … Read More

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