The beach and the pool, theme parks and camp grounds — summer is awesome! Yet the best-planned vacation can be ruined before you buckle up and leave the driveway. Road trips in the car can be a torture […]
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Over the years of raising our five kids, we’ve adopted our fair share of pets. Saying “hello” to fish and snails, hamsters and gerbils, parakeets, mice, a rat, a bunny, and several dogs has also meant […]
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Lord, my kids know the name of Jesus. They’ve heard your Word that tells of your love and power. They have been taught your ways—to love you fully and love others as themselves. Even so, I […]
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Winning the Heart of Your Child – Book Review and Giveaway! Parenting is tough. Parenting kids who have suffered trauma is really tough. You and I crave a close, healthy, joyful relationship with our kids. […]
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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 […]
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Christmas is a kid’s dream come true. They can’t wait for a vacation from school, visits with friends and family, toys and presents, and every kind of treat they can imagine. Yet for all the fun […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Lord, in this season of candy, pumpkins, and costumes, kids make a game of pretending to be somebody else. Our little superheroes and princesses have fun feeling powerful and pretty for just one day. Yet when […]
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