Parenting
Love, Pray, Listen by Mary DeMuth
Christian Parenting/Empty-Nest/Adult Parenting
Let the Adventures Begin: Trusting Dad in the Midst of Mom Fears
By: Terri Prahl It’s never a good thing when you receive an emergency phone call from your husband at work. One summer day when my kids were small, I had the opportunity to earn some extra cash with a temporary…
3 Tips for Parenting Your Kids with Grace
As first appeared on The Joyful Life Magazine blog. As I pulled into the garage after running my son and daughter from activity to activity one evening, I was tired. Before I had even put the car in park, they…
Unity in Diversity: 5 Ways to Fulfill Your Role in the Universal Church.
By: Terri Prahl A few years ago, we welcomed two girls into our home who had entered the foster care system due to parental addictions. Over time, these girls felt at ease in our home that looked starkly different than…
Wrestling Through: The Inconvenient Timing of the Hard, Painful Things
By Marnie Hammar I sat there, my hands tucked under my thighs with restraint, as my preschooler studied the three colorful story cards in front of us. Each card depicted a simple scene, and his task was to put them…
From Pack Mule to Reluctant Rider
Guest post excerpt from thesoftnever.com shared on September 15, 2021. For years, I had one rule when I went to amusement parks: NEVER go on the thrill-seeking, height-defying rides. Personally, I don’t like to feel terrified for the “fun” of it. Also, I have a propensity…
Contented Engagement: Navigating the Murky Waters of Social Media
As I cleared away the dirty lunch dishes on a quiet, Sunday afternoon, an exuberant conversation about social media’s place in our lives filled the room. My son, who has often bemoaned the negative effects of aimless internet scrolling, decided…
Parenting Series: Believing the Best Before Assuming the Worst
According to I Corinthians 13:7, agape love “believes all”. This can pretty much be summed up with the word confidence. When we believe God, we are putting our trust in His ability to do the things He says He will…
Parenting Series: Learning to Wash Feet In Every Season
I remember the moment, 22 years ago, in the NICU when the nurse began to ask my husband and I basic questions about infant care as they proceeded to process our release papers. I quietly nodded in affirmation, but inside…