Tagged: Faith

Growing Through Prayer – Abide in God as a Family

January 15, 2019 • Prayer • By Rob Teigen

Lord, you are the vine and we are the branches–we cling to you for life. (John 15:5) For our families to be fruitful—growing in wisdom, obedience, and love—we need to abide in you. Apart from you […]

Warm Flannel, Cold Hearts

January 11, 2019 • Marriage • By Joanna Teigen

Meet ‘Red’. This flannel nightgown is celebrating her 10th birthday this January, the same month we moved to Michigan ten years ago. When we showed up in the middle of that freezing winter (with snow piled […]

Growing Through Prayer – When Pain Follows You into the New Year

January 8, 2019 • Marriage, Parenting, Prayer • By Rob Teigen

Lord, I thank you for a new year and the fresh beginnings it holds. Yet I recognize that the pain my family and I suffered at the end of December didn’t fade away on New Year’s […]

When My Child Has a Mountain to Climb

January 4, 2019 • Adoption/Foster Care, Parenting • By Joanna Teigen

At this time one year ago, our son was stressed and sad. The physical and emotional effects of his foster care and adoption history were taking their toll. Childhood trauma placed him at the foot of […]

Growing Through Prayer – Fresh Hope for the New Year

January 1, 2019 • Prayer • By Joanna Teigen

Lord, as we step over the threshold into this new year, we pray for fresh hope. We place our faith in you, our God of new beginnings. “In the beginning” you created all things. […]

The Gifts Our Kids Really Want for Christmas

December 14, 2018 • Parenting • By Joanna Teigen

An evergreen stands tall and brightly decorated in the corner. Twinkle lights add sparkle to the windows, stockings hang from the fireplace mantel, and carols play in the background throughout the day. The scent of cinnamon, […]

Growing Through Prayer – A Thankful Mom

November 19, 2018 • Parenting, Prayer • By Joanna Teigen

Lord, in this week of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for you. As I celebrate the joys and bear the burdens of caring for my family, you’re taking care of me. When I’m exhausted from long […]

Growing Through Prayer – A Time to Remember

November 12, 2018 • Prayer • By Joanna Teigen

Lord, Thanksgiving is more than a day to give thanks. It’s a time to quiet our spirits, gather with the ones we love, and remember the kindness you’ve shown to our family. We remember your […]

5 Ways Our Family Cuts the Sugar

November 8, 2018 • Parenting • By Joanna Teigen

At our house here in chilly Michigan, we love to cozy it up with lots of baking, hot cider, and steamy coffee drinks. We’re a big family, so it’s one celebration after another with plenty of […]

Growing Through Prayer – Election Anxiety

November 6, 2018 • Prayer • By Rob Teigen

Lord, political elections expose how divided we’ve become as a nation, and the fear we associate with the men and women put into office. They heighten our awareness that in this world there is much to […]

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