Recently my neighbor loudly declared me a hypocrite to my 10 year old daughter. Had she said it only once, I may not be writing this blog, but having been repeatedly called a hypocrite I have since given in more thought.  First, let me explain the reason for the claim. I wanted to spend some time with my daughter.  I... >Read More

Tags: beth scholes, better parenting, faith, helmet, hypocrite, hyprocrisy, Jesus Christ, judgement, relationship, rollerblading, rules, spiritual growth

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As I sit down to write this article I am reminded of the awesome honour of being a parent. God has granted me the privilege of raising three of His special little ones, but with the privilege comes great responsibility and a lot of hard work. Perhaps more than any other area of life, parenting brings with it the... >Read More

Tags: adult children, attitude problems, baby, beth scholes, better parenting, character development, Family, FamilyLife, FamilyLife Favs, Men, parenting, parenting essentials, peer pressure, power of prayer, prayer, pre-school, special needs, spiritual development, spirituality, step-parenting, teenagers, teens, values, Women

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Recently my daughter turned sixteen. Sweet sixteen, wow I cannot believe it. We are celebrating with her as she meets this milestone birthday. Two significant things mark today as special for her. She will go to the driver’s license department and officially start learning to drive. This signifies independence and maturity. The ability... >Read More

Tags: beth scholes, better parenting, family issues, heart, intimacy, key, parenting, parents, purity, purity ring, sex and love, sex education, teen issues

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We have never watched The Biggest Loser before this season. A friend told us how much they as a family enjoy the program.  We gave it a try and are saying the same thing now.  We as a family are really enjoying the show and learning much and being inspired by the people on the show.  A common theme... >Read More

Tags: becoming a christian, beth scholes, Career, Family, Health Issues, hope, Jesus Christ, motherhood, Sprirituality & faith, the biggest loser, weight lost

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At 19 weeks I gave birth to a little boy.  We named him Jacob.  We said hello and goodbye in the same hour. He is not a miscarriage or an almost-child, he is my son.  This letter was written three years after his birth.  This is a glimpse into my mother’s heart, a letter written to Jacob my son... >Read More

Tags: baby loss, beth scholes, death, faith, Family, family issues, grief, heaven, hope, infant loss, loss of child, miscarriage, sadness, spiritual growth, spirituality, still birth

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At 19 weeks I gave birth to a little boy.  We named him Jacob.  We said hello and goodbye in the same hour. He is not a miscarriage or an almost-child, he is my son.  This letter was written three years after his birth.  This is a glimpse into my mother’s heart, a letter written to Jacob my son... >Read More

Tags: baby loss, beth scholes, challenges & conflicts, death, faith, Family, family issues, FamilyLife Favs, grief, heaven, hope, infant loss, loss of child, miscarriage, sadness, spiritual growth, spirituality, still birth

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Take a deep breath: You will survive, you are not alone and it has happened to someone else, there is hope.  You feel like your world is out of control right now and it probably is.  Remember it won’t stay this way forever.  Think of another time you felt overwhelmed, what did you do to handle it in a... >Read More

Tags: beth scholes, commitment, crisis, emotions, Family, healthy marriage, help, loss, mentor, plan, prayer, resolving conflict, saving a marriage, Self

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