Parenting means wrestling demons. After all, if Satan can establish a foothold in the lives of children, he has a decent chance at keeping them under his thumb for a long, long time. And so above the feeding and clothing and bathing… and the listening and nurturing and chauffeuring… my primary role as a parent is … Read More about Praying the Scriptures: 20 Prayers for Your Unborn Child
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Remembering God’s Presence
Is there ever a time when we don’t need to be reminded of God’s presence? I need to remember His presence when I’m lonely. When I’m afraid. When I’m angry. Or confused. I need to remember His presence when I’m rejoicing. And when I’m grieving. When I’m successful. And when I’ve fallen. Oh, dear friend, … Read More about Remembering God’s Presence
Christianity and Transgenderism
I watched, mesmerized, as the scene unfold before me. I wanted to look away, but I couldn’t. A group of undercover policemen had set up a sting operation to arrest prostitutes in the act of soliciting. A plainclothes officer pulled his car to a stop beside the target and spoke through his rolled-down window. “How much?” “Fifteen.” “Fifteen … Read More about Christianity and Transgenderism
Let’s Grow Up!
We arrived at the park on a day when the forecasted rainy weather was trumped by mostly sunny skies. That made for a rather happy crowd of kids plus their even happier mom. The park wasn’t as full as I had expected on such a day. But there was one good-sized group, probably from a … Read More about Let’s Grow Up!
Surviving and Thriving All Summer Long
I’m contributing at Intoxicated on Life today, where I’m talking about my love for all things summer… well, except for this part: “After the first week or two away from the daily grind, the kids…well, they start to get on each others’ nerves. And that gets on my nerves. And I think each child even … Read More about Surviving and Thriving All Summer Long
Keep Your Focus on God
I was not a happy camper this morning. Yard work was on the agenda. My nemesis since childhood. I’m not really much of an outdoor girl. OK, so not at all. I prefer not to venture past my front porch unless I have to. And I do mean “have to.” Like if the house caught … Read More about Keep Your Focus on God
What Does Grace Look Like?
What does grace look like? I thought I knew. Until I was thirty-five years old, I enjoyed a charmed life. I didn’t have to look for blessings in disguise; my blessings paraded themselves boldly. Trials were light and few. Favors fell heavily and bountifully. I knew I was undeserving of this grace. I was thankful. … Read More about What Does Grace Look Like?
Dear Bio Mom…
“Mama, we see my mom today?” he asked as he climbed the stairs to my waiting vehicle. Making efforts to keep my voice cheerful, though inwardly I was cringing, I answered, “No, honey. Not today. Two more days.” “Awwww.” My heart fell even as his face did. You see? He misses you. Even at his … Read More about Dear Bio Mom…
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