“I’m stupid.” “I’m ugly.” “People don’t like me.” “I’m bad at that.” To my child, I hear these defeated words spilling from your lips. Sometimes shouted, sometimes murmured quietly and […]
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Tag: Christianity
What I’m Telling My Kids Today: Be Nosy.
I’ve always been a fairly private person. Yes, I realize that sounds ridiculous coming from a woman who blogs publicly about her life and her family. However, for most of […]
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Dear Christian Friends, What are Your Words REALLY Saying?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about stories. Perhaps that’s not so odd since I spend so much of my time writing stories – but more specifically, I have been […]
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What My Daughter’s Hugs Have Taught Me
Her favorite words are, “you’re the best!” as she holds on with every bit of strength her little body can muster.
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Beyond Bunny Rabbits: Ways to Celebrate Easter that Include the Cross
How do you celebrate Good Friday with your kids? Some practical ideas for teaching young kids the Easter story.
Read morePlease Don’t Call Yourself That
I was sitting in the car yesterday with two of my daughters, and my middle daughter said something that bothered me. A lot. She was trying to tell us a […]
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