Becoming a new grandmother has caused me to reflect back when I was a new mother over 30 years ago. I dug out my daughter’s baby book and relished reading through it again, discovering her significant milestones, her favorite books…
Helping Your Young Child Learn to Forgive Others
Parents need to help their child understand what forgiveness is and why they need to forgive others. For the Christian, forgiveness is based on God’s love and His forgiveness of us. God also commands us to forgive others in His…
Your Words Matter
Have you ever heard a parent perhaps in a grocery store yelling at their kids—berating them, telling them they are no good for nothing? I cringe when I hear things like that because WORDS —especially our words as parents— have…
Making Memories With Your Grandkids This Summer
Summer is a great opportunity to connect with your grandkids. They are out of school and probably getting bored by now. If you live close enough to visit them or have them visit you, that is great. If not, there…
Tips for Establishing a Regular Prayer Time
Tips for Establishing a Regular Prayer Time Find a time and place with the fewest distractions. Put your cell phone in another room or on silent. Have your Bible and a notebook to record insights,scriptures and prayers. Ask the Holy…