“Only be careful. Keep watch over your life. Or you might forget the things you have seen. Do not let them leave your heart for the rest of your life. But teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” – … Read More
Parenting Teens is Not for the Faint of Heart
“They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.” – Psalm 126:5 (AMP) God sees you today, sweet mama. He loves you and knows the desires of your heart. He is a good, good Father. Isaiah 40:11 reveals God’s … Read More
Gently Parenting Teens
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) I am busy and overwhelmed. … Read More
Day Five: Real Friendship is Not a Clique
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Choosing friends wisely can be difficult. I understand that friendship can be confusing in junior high and high … Read More
Effective Communication with Your Teens
Mama, your teenagers love you so much! You are their hero and their safe place, whether they act like it or not. Join Rachel and Deb as they share easy ways to help you talk with your teens in a … Read More
Mom to Mom with Rachel
Dearest Mom, Parenting is hard. Parenting in our own strength is even harder. So why do we have the temptation to do this monumental thing apart from our Savior? It’s because we, myself included, often lose sight of His hand over our … Read More
Consider Others Better
“…But in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 “Spiritual friendship is eagerly helping one another know, serve, love, and resemble … Read More
What Will Jesus Find This Christmas?
“You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, … Read More
Having Childlike Wonder At Christmas
“If you tenderly care for this little child on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me. And if you care for me, you are honoring my Father who sent me. The one who is least important in your eyes … Read More
Going on an ADVENTure with Your Children
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11 “At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a … Read More
Mom to Mom with Rachel
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 Precious Mama, You are a dearly loved child of God. Let me say that again: YOU are … Read More