The Blessing and Legacy of Parenting
I have been reflecting on God’s goodness in my life—something I don’t do enough of. Recently, the blessing of parenting has come to mind. I remember when my kids were very young and life was busy. I was in the epicenter of my parenting days. And although I loved being a mom, I often felt…


Friendship, Parenting, and the Great Divide
My son’s middle school does something that I love. Every semester the school hands out character value awards to nominated students. A student is chosen by a teacher for displaying the following values: commitment, integrity, respect, and responsibility. I’ll take a minute to brag that my children have received one of those awards on occasion.…
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