parenting

A Prayer for Our Children to Follow Jesus

Parenting involves many aspects, but the single most vital thing we can do for our children is to pray for them to follow Jesus. When they love and follow Him, everything else will naturally fall into place. Following Jesus A Journey to Following Jesus Years ago, I wrote a post about my oldest son. I…

Hope is Alive: Discovering Hope in Jesus After Losing a Child

I don’t know that there is any greater loss than that of losing a child. This week, as part of our Satan Thought He Had Me: Stories of Redemption That Will Give You Hope series, I have the honor of sharing with you a friend who deeply inspires me. She is not only a brilliant…

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4 Bible Verses to Encourage You When You Want to Become a Foster Parent

As a Christian, caring for children who need a loving home and family by becoming a foster parent is a beautiful way to put your faith into action. Becoming a foster parent can have its challenges, but overall, it’s a positive, rewarding experience that can fill you with joy and pride. If you are considering…

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10 Life-Saving Tips That Will Breathe Hope into Your Adoption Story

Even a successful adoption story isn’t easy. Adoption is an amazing gift. It’s beautiful, mind-boggling, and a picture of what love is all about. Yet every adoption story begins in grief. So, no matter the beauty or the love we are ready to give as we choose to make adoption part of our story, the…

Why Is Hope Important? Here Are 10 Important Reasons!

Why Is Hope Important? Without hope in my life, I wouldn’t be writing this today. As a young girl, it lifted me up when I repeatedly found myself crushed and defeated. It motivated me to dry my tears and dust myself off so I could try again when it was I who failed someone or…

Mom to Mom Confessions: Are You the Mom You Wanted to Be?

This post is for all those who want to be or are a mom. It is a mom to mom kind of letter. One that I pray gives you hope when motherhood ends up not looking like the version you’d dreamed of. At some point in our lives, we formed a mental image. The image…