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Parenting

Family Discussion Questions

My kids know quality time is one of my love languages. I like spending time with the people I love, and I love talking about life with them.

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Motherhood

Parenting is Killing Me

Romans 12:1 “…in view of God’s mercy, offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.” I’ve said this

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Everyday Life

Peer Pressure for Parents

All the other moms are letting their kid go.You’re the only mom who says no.You don’t trust me!People think you are so strict. Honestly, when my teenage son

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Building Character

Asked and Answered

With four sons in the house, I find I am negotiating with a child every 37 minutes.  Why can’t I…I know what you said, but…Are you sure I

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Motherhood

Water is Life

Water is my drink of choice. The problem is, I often don’t drink enough of it. It’s fall time which means in a few short weeks the weather

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Parenting

Play Defense

Raising four sons in Oklahoma, football season means it’s the most important time of the year. My two oldest sons play on the local high school team.  Every

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Parenting

If I Did Not Know Your Name

Teaching scripture to our children within the context of everyday life is the best way to make it “stick.”  I’m always watching for an opportune moment to make

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