Meltdowns, Stress, Anxiety and God
She was in the middle of a bona-fide meltdown. Like an old rubber-band, she’d been stretched too far one time too many. Looking back, I’m not sure why I acted…
Read MoreWhat Moms (Really) Need for Mother’s Day
“What should I have done differently?” It was an odd question, mainly because it came from my mother–a terrific mom in every respect. Her question got me thinking: why do…
Read MoreThankfulness: Why We Aren’t and Why We Should Be
Kylie sat snuggled in a circle of 8thgrade girls. As their youth leader, she was eager to hear how each would answer the ice breaker question: Name three things you’re…
Read More4 Ways to Handle Friendship Hurt in a Healthy Way
“I AM SO MAD AT HER!” The tears in my daughter’s eyes told me she was more than mad. She was hurt. There’s not a female alive who hasn’t been…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Kid, Teen or Young Adult About God
Several years ago a friend asked how she could broach the topic of God with her teenager. She was a new Christian, so church attendance hadn’t been part of their…
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