When culture and your friends attempt to mold you into something you’re not, remember God has a say in who you are today.
Dear Husband: I’m ready for date night again
Date nights reminded us that our marriage was a priority – before being daddy and mommy. Because what our kids need most is a daddy and mommy who love each other.
Dear Mom: You’re doing this beautifully
You’re not alone. Be strong. Hold tight. Light is coming. Hope is on the way. We’ll get through this together.
3 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for a Quarantined Easter – Guest Post by Katie Bowman
Easter will look different this year, but it can be one that really showcases the hope we have in Jesus. Right now the world looks hopeless. But here’s the truth: the world has never been where we should find our hope.
Dear child: Forgive me for being impatient with you in this scary and stressful time
In a matter of days, our lives have turned upside down like those rollercoasters you’ve dreamed about riding this summer. Your sports activities, spring musical program, and school have all been closed. Your playdates and outings are being withheld to ensure your safety on lockdown. When you first heard the news, you yelled and cried …
Dear kids: We’ll look back on these days and miss them
These coming weeks and months will go down in history, and in the memory books of our family. Let’s keep persevering through this pandemic and savoring this time together.
Take heart, He has overcome the world…
So much has changed in our country and world in just a matter of days. You may be feeling enormous amounts of stress and anxiety when you think about your own future, perhaps in your business, work, health, relationships, and more. These are stressful times right now and let me just say: You may need …
Dear Leader: It’s not your job to make everybody happy
Certain personality types easily cave in to people pleasing – mine being one of them. I desire to be liked by others. I don’t like to upset the apple cart or challenge anyone. I’m not a fan of conflict so I probably shouldn’t be on a board. Deep within, I desire to make people happy. …
A friend who tells you the truth is better than a friend who flatters
Recently I traveled to Omaha with my friends Jonetta and Casey for a women’s conference. After the conference was over we ventured to the mall taking advantage of our kid-free time. Besides, we “needed” new jeans. As we walked into the clothing store we were approached by a spunky, tall, brunette, spiral-haired young woman who …
Dear Husband, Let’s Show Our Kids What Love Looks Like – Her View From Home
This past week, the winds and rain have threatened the oneness and unity in our marriage and home like never before. They came without warning. Why do we fight like we’re against each other, instead of for one another? We know the truth. We know better, but sometimes emotions fly too high and we act …