I had my first “boyfriend” in sixth grade, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Shocker: We broke up by early March. Like many teens, I moved from one guy to the next, hoping one would heal my broken heart. These … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Your Husband Is the Most Important Key to Your Children’s Future Faith
Do you remember how old you were when you chose to assume your family’s faith as your own? I was a Junior in high school. My husband was in college when he experienced his “re-version” (a conversion-like experience for those … Continue reading
We’ll Love as Many Children as God Gives Us
I was still pregnant the first time someone asked if I was done having kids since we had a boy already and a girl on the way. I’ve had people assume this several times since then, and it still gets … Continue reading
How Putting Away My Cell Phone Improved My Relationship with My Children
A few weeks ago, my daughter chucked a book at my face. And let me tell you, it hurt. I don’t think she was looking to cause me harm. She wasn’t angry or upset. I think she just wanted my … Continue reading
4 Ways to Dance the Two-Parent Tango
If you’ve ever watched Dancing with the Stars, you’ve gotten a glimpse of parenting with a spouse. Sometimes you feel like the professional dancer with the slick moves. Other times, you are the awkward C-list celebrity just hoping to get … Continue reading