Praying for our children is instinctual as parents. We are constantly praying for their health, well being and happiness. All of those are great, but let’s go deeper in our prayers for them. As Jesus followers, the Word of God is our foundation for truth and because of that, it makes sense that we should use it as our guide. Join Cindy as she shares prayers with you that she has prayed over her three…
My eyes welled up with tears when I read Mike’s email. This friend of ours from church took the time several months back to share a “win” with us about our teenage son, Noah. (And mercy, don’t we parents of teenagers need to hear these things? I see that hand.) He recounted his recent experience at Chick-Fil-A, the most blessed of chicken sandwich establishments. As he was waiting in line to place his order, a…
I don’t know why I’m crying. He hasn’t even left for college yet. He’s only 12. But he will. And I miss him already. He’ll walk out that door in about 6 years and have a new, temporary address. He’ll make new friends and go to new restaurants. He’ll buy new books and go to a new church. He won’t have a curfew. He can watch what he wants on TV. He can go to…
So, my baby boy decided to put ham up both of his nostrils one day when he was 3 1/2 years old. Yesireebob, he did. He laughed his head off even though I was fuming. I told him to blow air out his nose hoping that would do the trick. It worked for one, but not the other. I told him to stay put and not move a muscle while I went to get the…
A few years ago I had a conversation with my youngest son. It went a little something like this: Me: Seth Joseph, do you need Mommy to give you a spanking for disobeying? Seth: And you will go to jail. Anybody have a funny story like this to share?