Arise Blog

Building Character

The Push To Perform

The Lord has taught me many crucial lessons during my time as a parent. One lesson stands out to me the most: honor my child’s preciousness over his

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Emotions

Got Regret?

Have you ever done something and then looking back you thought, how could I have done or said that? Or how could I not have weighed the options

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Emotions

The Right Spot

Today as I was watering my plants I thought about you, single moms, and your children. Not every plant grows in the same way. Some plants want morning

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Motherhood

For Such a Time as This

Have you ever been a bit fearful about the kind of world your children are growing up in? Have you ever felt inadequate in how to parent them

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Life Lessons

Mom License Revoked

A friend recently told me about how she used to tell her daughter “If I let you do that I will get my mom license revoked.” Moms, can

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Legacy of Faith

A Second Marriage Success

Today is my 30th anniversary to my second husband, Rich! Woo-hoo is right! Most people who know Rich would describe him as humble, quiet, a noble man of character,

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Life Lessons

Give Joy to Get Joy

Can someone explain to me why skateboards don’t have brakes? I’ve always tried to be a student of my children. When they’re interested in something, I become interested

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Building Character

Creating an Army

When my oldest son was twelve years old, I made the mistake of purchasing him a shirt without him being present. I thought it would look so great

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