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God alone creates life, not men, not women, and not doctors. So, if a child is created via IVF thanks to the God-given giftings of medical...

The season of summer is upon us, and kids are ready to be out of school. However, for some this will be the last time that they are in their...

Discipline should not be a competition for power. Help your son understand the roles God has assigned each of you in relationship.

Even if a family member has sinned against us and hasn't been able to admit it, it is crucial that we process through all that has happened and...

As an adolescent, I remember thinking, “She should have it all together, after all she’s a mom.” Never considering that you had recently been an...

God is good and faithful and knew that my heart was struggling in this new role of Mom. He gently led me on a faith journey that showed me how the...

In other words, your child can still choose to do the wrong thing in the face of severe punishment, but you, as the parent, must still choose to do...

I have no business comparing myself to anyone, and neither do you. Trust me, you don’t want to be like her. You want to be like Jesus.

Foster parents care for children who may or may not be orphans. Foster care is designed to be temporary, a time of separation so that the parent(s)...

However, this will mark the second Mother's Day I will celebrate without her precious presence. I still have "all the feels" when it comes to this...

Ultimately, moms want to be recognized every day of the year because they put their heart and soul into making our lives better. Their sacrificial...

I realized my plans for my son weren’t God’s plans. As I pondered how Elijah was created, the verse Proverbs 22:6 came to mind. “Train up a child...

...to ignore the rich provisions and helpmates He’s given us forfeits the full life He calls us to live.  

Mom, you did nothing wrong. Your parenting was enough. You raised a strong, independent child who, unfortunately, made bad choices, fell in with...

If tension and hurt keep you from being together as a family, choose one small way to extend an olive branch of peace to your estranged loved ones....