The week between Christmas and New Year's is a time of transition. It's a time to reflect back on all the ups and downs of the year you just had while simultaneously looking ahead to the promise of the new one that's about to begin. Whether your year was filled with joy or pain, or more likely a mix of both, you can embrace 2017 knowing that God most definitely has a special plan for you and your family. When considering the year ahead, many of us think in terms of personal resolutions or ... [keep reading]
3 Helpful Ways to Have Better Communication with Your Kids
The key to a great relationship with anyone, and especially your kids, is good communication. Here's three questions parents sometimes ask about how to better talk to their children. ... [keep reading]
How the Promise of Christmas Makes All Things New
Mom had been sick since the fall. At first she said it was just the flu, or maybe a cold. Then she thought it could be pneumonia. Then she joked that it was probably the plague. It wasn’t the plague, of course. It was colon cancer. Well, it had started out as colon cancer. By the time it was diagnosed, it was everywhere cancer. Two weeks after the diagnosis, on Christmas Eve, my father laid her into the arms of Jesus. Christmases have a way of blending into one another. The same ornaments ... [keep reading]
Spark Romance with These Fun Conversation Starters for Couples
Romance—the long-lasting type—starts with good communication. Trouble is, life sometimes gets in the way. ... [keep reading]
3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now When Your Kids Are Going Crazy
My friend Rhonda Rhea and her husband had five babies in seven years. She jokes that the Lord gathered the angels around Him, pointed to their family, and said, “Guys, watch this! It’s going to be real funny!” Like the time Rhonda went out to dinner with her husband, leaving their fourteen-year-old in charge at home. During the date, she received a call from her twelve-year-old. “Mom, what gets blood out of carpet? Should I use Lemon Pledge or bleach?” “Put down the chemicals and step away ... [keep reading]
Do You Feel Like You Need to Be Perfect? You’re Not Alone
You’ve probably heard that our home should reflect who we are and what we love. That’s great if we like what we see. But what if the reflection staring back at us scares us? GASP! What if our home tells us we are a complete disaster and we need to lose a lot of (ahem) excess clutter? GULP! Who wants to hear that? I mean, each of us is a little bit of a mess, but what if the image in the mirror is a complete train wreck? Our house is supposed to be a sanctuary, and when it doesn’t reflect the ... [keep reading]
Why Giving Thanks to God is the Key to Joy
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. - Psalm 107:1 ... [keep reading]
Creative Ways to Connect as a Couple When You Have Kids
“My wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant. A little wine, good food… she goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.” —Henny Youngman ... [keep reading]
How to Go AWOL from the Mommy Wars
by Dannah Gresh I was drafted into the Mommy Wars when my first baby was barely in my womb. Sitting with some trusted friends, I mentioned the name of my OB/GYN. Big mistake! ... [keep reading]
Make Family Life More Meaningful With Everyday Traditions
Does anyone else feel a certain kinship with Charlie Brown when he brings home the little spindly Christmas tree? When I was growing up we never spent money on a Christmas tree. Living in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, it seemed ludicrous to purchase what grew all around us on our own property. But let me tell you, all evergreens are not created equal. The trees on our property were not groomed or trimmed. They grew with the stress of the weather and the environment around ... [keep reading]
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