Last week, I wrote a little of why it is important to teach our children to work. This week is … More
Category: Parenting
Why Chores Are Good For Our Kids
Our children are often more capable than we give them credit for. It’s important to protect their innocence and grant … More
You Were Made
You were made, my love, for great things.These talents you already possess, these quirks of personhood already emerging –You have … More
Of Children and the Spiritual Starvation Diet
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. ~ Psalm 127:3 If you are the parent … More
I Blinked
Time slips through my fingers, ever flowing.I blinked and my children have stretched.They are no longer so needy as they … More
Some Thoughts on Discipline
We each have times when we must reset. We must reestablish boundaries, good habits, and discipline. This is true of … More
A Moment of Clarity
Some things are important. Others are temporary. Two nights ago, a tornado came through our town, flitting, moving, hailing. About … More
Godly Grandparents
My grandfather prayed for me every day, by name. And when I fell pregnant with my first child, he also … More
Some Thoughts on Quiet Time
The two challenges I have most often heard women speak of about their own personal quiet time are It’s not … More
He Carries Us
When I was a little girl, I would sometimes pretend to be asleep, just so my dad would pick up … More