Children of divorce experience challenges that are far-reaching but seldom recognized or discussed in society or churches. It is a unique and personal condition that gets lost in the shadows amidst the greater stresses and priorities of broken families. As a child of divorce, I am convinced that God wants us to embrace the topic…

Teaching kids how to develop strong character is not easy for parents. Although most of us would love to be described as a person of strong character, modeling and teaching character to our kids is a difficult job. Strong character is so important to our family, that we have intentionally focused on how to develop…

As a parent, I used anything and everything to ignite my son’s curiosity. I knew curiosity in kids was a step toward academic or scientific thinking and a lifelong habit of exploring God’s wonder. Oftentimes, people will say a particular child is just naturally curious and others are not. As a parent or teacher, you…

When I was a little girl, my family attended church regularly and I loved it–feeling God near me, learning Bible verses, and embracing our faith community. I participated in children’s programs, attended camp, and was involved in Youth for Christ. I felt loved and secure in my identity in Christ. During this time, seeds of…

What are the three types of Friendships? Discovering the three types of friendships you experience is helpful since friends are valuable. When we understand the three types of friendships–reason, season, and lifetime–it explains why we meet friends, how we keep friends, and why we lose friends through change or conflict. As you journey through life,…

Living in southeastern Wisconsin, every winter I am reminded of the importance to learn to wait on God’s timing. How to Learn to Wait on God’s Timing Each year my big Mother’s Day gift is when my husband takes me on a shopping spree to pick out flowers for the hanging baskets in our entryway.…