As a tree sways in the wind but remains rooted to the life-giving earth, may we as adults have the flexibility to deal with the needs of our children, recognizing the unique personality of each
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God’s Best Creation, the Family, is in Crisis
by Norma Gail God’s best creation is the family unit. It was the only time God called his creation very good. Yet families are in crisis. Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and
Read moreA long line of strong women
I find myself perched in the perfect spot on the timeline of my life. I can finally let go of any perceived letdowns or guilt of the past, and fully embrace the future with whatever energy I can muster up. I’m well past the midpoint, I’m sure.
Read moreFAmily – Parent first, Friend Second
I had a friend years ago whose relationship with her mother was strained. They talked regularly. And though they honestly loved each other, it was not uncommon for their conversations to end in utter frustration.
Read moreEquipped
I trudged along, soggy tissues wadded up in my pocket and tears in my eyes. An early morning walk to the cemetery marked the one year anniversary of my husband’s untimely death. At only fifty-eight,
Read moreAnother Child
As missionaries living in Tanzania, my husband and I have prayed diligently for another child. Our prayers have been full of bittersweet moments, and we often felt as if the Lord forgot to answer. Then
Read moreWhen Haggard Praise Becomes the Glue That Restores a Family
Bless her heart. She was a haggard little thing. Feathers were askew, falling out, barely hanging on. Molting? Maybe. I’m not sure. What I am sure of is how she spoke to me this morning. My family had endured a direct and deadly hit from the enemy that nearly destroyed us. I could relate to this wren’s haggard appearance.
Read moreMy Grandfather’s chair
Life contains a variety of stress-inducing situations. As I advance in age it seems I encounter more layers of problems: friends battling serious illnesses, school choices for children, financial pressures, work duties, unmet expectations, time demands, problems
Read moreWhen God is all You Need
It sounds a little too spiritual, if you ask me. Like a white-bearded guru sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop basking in nothing but the company of God: You never know that God is all you
Read moresurviving or thriving on a socially distant mother’s day
A socially distant Mother’s Day? While on a recent video meeting, I found myself reminiscing with one of my sons about the Mother’s Day gardens we sowed, games we played, and the stories we shared.
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