Arise Blog

Building Character

Stick to Your Guns

Being a parent is difficult. Being a consistent parent is even more difficult. The struggle is real to remain consistent with rules, boundaries, and consequences. I found it

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Life Lessons

Train Up Your Child

I left you a few weeks ago pondering the thoughts of handling sin correctly in your home. I hope you’ve begun the process of really evaluating the role

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Building Character

Are You a Curling Parent?

As a teacher for 24 years, I’ve encountered every kind of parent either sitting across the table from me in parent conferences or calling to discuss their children—both

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Motherhood

My Kids’ Needs Exhaust Me

I often get a kick out of going to a baby shower. Aren’t they the best, especially if it’s a first-time mother. She’s totally clueless as to what’s

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Motherhood

Mothering with Wisdom

I’m a people watcher, and while watching this year’s 4thof July parade, I saw something disheartening. Of course, with over 125,000 people in attendance, surely one might see

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Parenting

New Beginnings

The beginning of school brings a lot of emotions for kids. Although some are thrilled to be going back among friends and routines, other kids are frantic at the

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Motherhood

Handling Our Expectations

Nothing causes a woman to need Jesus more than motherhood. Did I just hear an amen? No matter what stage we’re in as mothers, our children can disappoint

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Building Character

Giving Kids an Allowance

Should you offer kids an allowance? There are pros and cons, and even experts disagree. Are my children are entitled to free money for eating the food I

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