These posts are all dedicated to parenting and becoming more positive parents.
That very thing you dread as a first-time parent—it happened to me. I was 8.5 months pregnant and my water broke in public. But not just anywhere—it happened at a wedding. Learning how to be a good parent—it kind of feels like that. You feel like you’re prepared but there’s always something that catches you… Read More
When I see 11:18 on the clock, it’s my cue to pray for my marriage. Whether it’s morning or night, I pray blessings on my marriage at 11:18, because my husband and I were married on November 18. For years, I’ve used the clock as a reminder to pray. I use corresponding dates with the… Read More
In our family, we have a fun mix of ages and stages. We’re celebrating our grown son and his bride as they build a new life together. Our young adult daughter is finding her passion and path to the mission field. Two teen girls keep our house full of creativity and laughter. Rounding out the… Read More
I don’t have much of a relationship with my sister. There I said it and I’m admitting to it. It’s not that I like how it is. I wish it was different. My desire is for it to change and improve. When I needed to decide on a topic for this series, I by-passed this;… Read More
If you’ve been married any length of time, you’re probably familiar with conflict. As a marriage counselor, I have the privilege of helping people navigate through conflict and learn new ways of resolving conflict in their marriage. Can you think of a conflict you’ve had with your spouse? How did it get resolved? 2 Powerful… Read More
Nearly all of us know of someone who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender- whether a co-worker, neighbor, friend or even a family member. And If not— chances are, you soon will. As the LGBT community continues to grow in number and prominence, the question isn’t whether or not we’ll ever meet someone… Read More
Our children might not admit it, but they do rely on us as the parent to have the greatest influence in their lives. Whether your child is 4 years old or 14, inside of them they are screaming out for that attention, direction, influence, and relationship with you to help steer the course of their… Read More
No matter your age, social status, job or religion, one thing stays constant – the need for quality sleep. With a good night’s rest under your belt, you rise feeling like you can take on the entire world. On the other hand, after a night spent tossing and turning, it can be an uphill struggle… Read More
Have you ever found yourself sharing something really close to your heart with your mate, only to realize he or she is far, far away? Not really listening at all? Ouch! In my marriage, this has been done to me and, quite frankly, done by me to my husband more times than I can count!… Read More
I vowed at a very early age that I would NEVER marry a minister. I’m not sure why – maybe it had something to do with the idea of living in a fishbowl. Anyway, you’ve gotta love God’s sense of humor because when I met this really cute pre-ministerial student my first year of college… Read More