Keeping summer joy levels high means helping your children find peace in hard places. There is no better source of peace than Jesus’ presence. Feeling …
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When Your Child Feels Stuck
This morning I was driving the boys to school and we started sharing some of the things we appreciate. Creating appreciation on the way to school is a …
You Will Fail; I Will Redeem
It seems like God and I have a lot of conversations that begin with my fear of failing - my fear of failing as a mom, as a ministry leader, as a wife. …
When Jesus’ Hugs Bring Joy
Our son Matthew struggles with ADD. This means he easily becomes distracted. Following through on tasks, for example, can be a challenge. Getting …
My Immanuel Labor Story
When Chris and I found out I was pregnant with our first child, I was excited. For a number of years, I eagerly anticipated the joys of pregnancy and …
The Community That Creates Trust
Last week we looked at our trustworthiness and how this important quality comes down to our ability to live in relational mode. I know this sounds …
Three Friends
Have you ever noticed that some children (and adults) do well with one other friend, but if you add a third to the mix, the dynamics become awkward? …
Footprints On the Beach
My husband and I like to take our sons out for some one-on-one time where we build joy and chat about whatever is on their minds. While we don’t get …
