Trips, contests, sporting events. We want to be there; experience each special moment in our kids lives. But does our child want us at these special events? Saturday, Mariah and I took a road trip for a competition for the National Association of Teachers of Singing. I felt honored to be there. My middle child…
“I am weathered but still elegant,…Don’t look down on me because I’m dark, darkened by the sun’s harsh rays. My brothers ridiculed me and sent me to work in the fields. They made me care for the face of the earth, but I had no time to care for my own face.” Song of Solomon 1: 5-6…
“But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.” Psalm 9:18 It’s OK to be needy. Really, it’s ok to be needy. In our culture it’s not, I know. Being needy has been a bad thing; worse than bad if you’re a woman! A lot of women fought…
I’ve got some great wisdom today from a 17 year old I’m so excited to share with you. (Be sure to read the whole post to find out our winner from Monday!) Mariah’s advice today: Don’t underestimate the spiritual capacity of your child. We need to challenge our kids that Jesus is more…
Affirmation, attention and affection? What child doesn’t need the three A’s? What adult for that matter! When kids are little, the three A’s are so easy! Constantly learning something new, it takes very little effort to add: “I’m so glad you learned to tie your shoes!”; affirming their daily growth. They are willing…
You wish for a love that lasts. A love that’s real. A love that’s different. Maybe you’ve been looking in the wrong place. – Lynn Cowell, His Revolutionary Love I’m making this book a must-read for each of my teen daughters. Lynn knows how to connect with the heart of today’s teen. –Lysa TerKeurst, New…