My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s …
Appreciation
Joyful Eye Smiles
“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been …
Appreciation with Grandchildren
Guest blog post! We are delighted to have Kitty Wilder, Life Model Works speaker, THRIVEtoday Trainer, and star of …
Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?
"Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?" is the question my husband and I had to address with our son the other night. We …
When Immanuel Brings Creative Consequences
The other day I walked into my son Matthew’s room and saw torn pieces of paper scattered over the floor. When I asked …
“Mommy, how do I know if it’s Jesus?”
Andrew (our 7-year-old) still struggles at times with feeling afraid at night when it is time for bed. We pray together, …