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Is it even possible to live happily ever? When a couple fully commits to doing marriage God’s way, the answer is a resounding YES!
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Motherhood will stretch you– both literally & figuratively–like nothing before. But what joy awaits when we embrace this sanctifying work!
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God gives specific instructions on prayer: Pray unceasingly, in Jesus’ name, with thanksgiving, boldly making requests known to God.
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Do you love to read? I do! I average about six books a month. You can read about some of my favorites here or on my family blog.
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EP 67: Early Education Ideas for Preschoolers
This week, in answer to a question from a mom of three toddlers, I’m sharing early education ideas for preschoolers.
EP 66: Marriage to a Difficult Man
Are you married to a modern day version of Jekyll & Hyde? Prayer, patience, & perseverance makes marriage to a difficult man more manageable.
EP 65: How to Overcome Wrong Thinking
Nearly everyone has to wrestle with negative or sinful or intrusive thoughts at one time or other, so in today’s episode, we’re talking…
EP 64: 8 Crucial Things My Mom Got Right
Today is my mom’s 87th birthday, and this episode is in her honor. I’m immeasurably blessed to have the mother God gave me,…
EP 63: Say Hello to Stress-Free Holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Does getting ready for the holidays feel burdensome or overwhelming to you? In Episode 63…
A Prayer for Bible Readers
Readers who’ve followed me for any length of time know I’m a firm believer in the power of prayer. I love to pray…
EP 62: I Am NOT Enough (and Neither Are You)
Despite the fact the world proclaims with one loud voice, “You are enough!” that has never been the way it has played out…
EP 61: How to Handle Deep Regrets in Parenting & Life
We’ve all said or done things that we later regret, sometimes profoundly so. But where does regret come from, and how are we…
EP 60: Ideas for Connecting Grandparents & Grandkids
Grandparent’s Day is coming up, so this week we’re discussing how to cultivate a closer relationship between grandkids and grandparents, including things parents…
EP 59: On Deciding If and When to Have Children
To be or not to be a parent… that is the question! Given the dark times in which we live, how are Christian…