Over the past year, I have dedicated much of my ministry work to parents. I have not sought to provide guidance on how to parent but rather to bring comfort for the many distressing emotions parents experience. One of the more challenging emotions parents experience is regret. When parents struggle with regret, we review and […]
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When a child anticipates a new sibling will join the family, and that hope is met with the disappointment of reproductive loss, what should you do? Sharing painful news like miscarriage, stillbirth, or failed adoption with your child will require special wisdom and compassion, so prepare yourself before the conversation. Think about how you want to communicate and pray for God to help you. Continue Reading →
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In an era when many are choosing not to have children, believers stand out as those who choose to fulfill the creation mandate to “be fruitful and multiply” (Gen. 1:28). When many see children as expensive inconveniences, we regard our children to be a blessing from God (Ps. 127). We have high hopes for our children. Even before we were married, Caroline and I eagerly anticipated the blessing of raising offspring who would serve the Lord. Our first mother, Eve, had similar high hopes for her children. Continue Reading →
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Have you ever felt like being a mom like being a headless chicken? Perhaps the days feel both long and not long enough? For moms who are busy (and aren’t we all?), what wisdom does God’s Word offer us for the pace of parenting? Continue Reading →
Read MoreDear Friend: I’m so excited to let you know about an exciting video resource I have put together in advance of my book release for Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. 🥁roll please… Introducing the first-ever, GROUNDED IN GRACE VIRTUAL PARENT SUMMIT! 🙌 What is it? 26 interviews with leading pastors, […]
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Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6
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I’m a mom of five. Parenting a passel of children has been the most sanctifying experience for me by a long shot! Parenting in every generation is hard. However, parents seem to be less equipped today than in past generations. I regularly encounter parents steered by their culture, their children, and their passions or those of their children. We need to equip parents to be prepared for the trials of parenting and teach them to be sober-minded and steadfast. 1 Peter is a wonderful place to come alongside parents and help them navigate their vocation in a God-glorifying manner. Continue Reading →
Read MoreThe Mailbag: Potpourri (Book rec on being a godly sister?… Pants war with parents… Why isn’t ___ on the false teacher list?)
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The experience of broken relationships with teens or young adults casts a shadow over all of life. Family events that should be full of joy become reminders of loss. Heartbroken, bewildered, and confused parents don’t know where to turn.
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The experience of broken relationships with teens or young adults casts a shadow over all of life. Family events that should be full of joy become reminders of loss. Heartbroken, bewildered, and confused parents don’t know where to turn.
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The love, guidance, and values a mother instills in her children have the potential to shape their character and future. So, moms, allow Scripture to be your ‘influencer,’ and you, too, can be an ‘influencer’ to your children.
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