Miscarriage
“I’m sorry. I can’t find the heartbeat,” she said. I stared in shock at the ultrasound machine. I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. It hurt too much to think about it.
“What?” my mind screamed. “What are you saying?” But really I didn’t want to know. I stared at the screen willing the baby to live. A month... >Read More
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For The Love of Mothers
“Nobody told me there would be days like this.” John Lennon sang those words and my mother’s heart agrees.
Sometimes I wonder what the reality is. I was told, in bits and pieces, things about being a mother. Didn’t I hear about the great love mothers have for their children? From my own mother hadn’t I heard some tidbits...... >Read More
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Raising a Basketball Player
The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball.
Many Christian parents find themselves now faced...... >Read More
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Preparing Your Family Budget
If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget:
1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More
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Mom Needs A Timeout Too
Do you ever find yourself craving some “me” time? Ever wish that every time you walk into the bathroom there wasn’t an extra set of feet following you? Have you experienced that pounding from the other side of the door and someone yelling, “Mom! Are you in there?”
I can remember longing for the times when my kids would be... >Read More
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Coping with Your Husband’s Job Loss
My cell phone rang on Monday morning while I was working at a client’s office. “Lori, can you meet me at home? I’ve just been let go from my job.” I packed up and got in the car and started to drive, my heart pounding, my mind racing…then the tears started, and I began to pray.
Just the previous Sunday... >Read More
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The Look in His Eyes
Join us in the Military Prayer Chat, Wednesdays @ 7:00pm EST
My daughter and I were flying to a family wedding in Pennsylvania and were waiting for a connecting flight in the Atlanta airport.
We sat and observed the people as they passed. Most were laughing and visiting with family and friends as they too, waited to catch their plane.
I watched... >Read More
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Does One Really Matter?
Repulsive. Dirty. Cast aside. Unwanted. Abandoned. All of these words described the... >more
Helicopter Parents
I’m not sure who first used the term “helicopter parents,” but it... >more
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