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Category Archives: Parenting
Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
I recently slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores, receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer, and qualify to go on the church bus to the botanical … Continue reading
Time to Land That Helicopter: The Changing Role of Parents When Their Children Marry
I have loved being a mom. It has truly been my most fulfilling role in life. Of course, I have had other roles over the years. I’ve been a wife, daughter, granddaughter, elementary teacher, volunteer, Bible study leader, VBS worker … Continue reading
Keeping Bridezilla at Bay: Successful Wedding Planning with Your Daughter
Summer is fast approaching and my daughter—my beautiful, kind, generous, outgoing daughter—will soon become a Mrs. She met her beloved at the college youth group at church. He’s not exactly what her father and I had pictured for her.You know … Continue reading
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A Fun Family Game To Try During Covid-19 Isolation
For the last several weeks many of us have experienced a new kind of family togetherness as Covid-19 has forced us to huddle inside with our families. We find ourselves hunting for fun activities for our “littles” or thinking of … Continue reading
Peace in the Season of Covid-19
Peace…as elusive and rare as a roll of toilet paper in this historic moment of Corona virus, empty store shelves, social distancing and self-quarantine. Many people are worried, even panicked over the lack of certain consumer products, the fear of … Continue reading
Posted in Covid-19, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged anxiety, Christianity, Covid-19, Encouragement, faith, parenting, peace
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