Question: My husband and I are expecting our first child in a few months and we cannot seem to agree on a name for the baby. What should we do? Answer: In order to determine God’s best in any situation it is important to first seek His perspective. For example,
Read more →The world we live in appears to be consumed with the idea of success. As parents, we too want our children to succeed in life. But what does that look like and how motivated are you to help your child succeed? If you are a parent who desires your child
Read more →I don’t know which is a better indicator of snow: The local weather forecast or the rush of people to the grocery store. Regardless of whether or not it comes to fruition, the mere anticipation of snow can be exciting for children. Snow provides the potential for experiencing a day
Read more →Have you ever needed to accomplish some work? I mean the kind of work that requires a sturdy set of tools and a thick pair of gloves. In recently preparing for a tough household chore, I reached for my gloves and found that two of the five finger slots had
Read more →I’m boxing up the Christmas tree ornaments and collecting the remnants of tinsel from the carpeting. But, I’m not packing up my memories of Christmas—I pray that they remain all year long. Imagine what it would look like to allow our Christmas memories to be present in our lives throughout
Read more →As a parent, what has a greater effect on your child: saying what you mean or meaning what you say? If you merely say what you mean, you will likely not be correctly understood by your child. But, consider for a moment the potential effects if you really mean what
Read more →‘Tis the weeks before Christmas and all through our home You can recognize the season wherever you roam There are lights that twinkle on each shrub and tree And our seasonal doorbell plays carols with glee There are decorations on the mailbox and a wreath on the door
Read more →Are you experiencing it? That hustle and bustle that arrives with the Christmas season can be so contagious. Are your children experiencing it too? Our culture has led us to believe in “the more the merrier”: The more Christmas parties, deli trays, decorations, and guests, the more it appears that you are
Read more →Sometimes a parent’s actions are misunderstood by his child. For example, a mother lovingly places her toddler in a car seat knowing it will keep him safe. Yet, the toddler finds the seat restraining. A father carefully builds a back yard fence, creating a safe environment for his children to
Read more →I can hardly believe we are already past Thanksgiving. It has been such a wild year. I hope everyone had a great time with friends and family. Even in the worst of times, we have so much to be thankful for. I pray you were reminded of some of those
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