Facing the flames.
A brave doctor remains with her patients in hospital despite raging fire. July 2018 Redding, CA The fire was blowing towards us. I saw the fire crews hard at work. I left to go home to my apartment, thinking I … Continued
“Give me my son!”
Adoptive mother fights for Ethiopian child. February 2019Santa Rosa, CA We waited two years to be matched with our son from Ethiopia. After that tortuously long wait, we were able to meet him and then had to fly home for … Continued
5 Qualities of Spiritually Resilient Kids
I used to think I wanted successful kids. Part of me still does. When I gather with family or friends, I like to brag about my kids’ recent accomplishments. Noah, my oldest son, scored five goals in his first soccer … Continued
7 Things You Should Not Say To Your Kids
Right now, I’m in my home office with the volume on my Beats headphones at an above average level. And I can still hear two of my three kids crying. These are not “I’m a touch uncomfortable” cries. These are … Continued
5 Things Every Christian Parent Should Know About Raising Kids
I’ve never been much of a fighter. But on this night, the showdown was set. All I needed was an infamous Michael Buffer intro and a bell. On one end of the table, the champ, undefeated and unmatched…me. On the … Continued
How do you keep your marriage strong when raising a busy family?
My husband and I have five children ages 8, 6, 5, 3 and 4 months. As parents of this many children, you’d think we’d have it all “figured out” by now. Balancing schedules and routines, meeting each other’s needs, making … Continued
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married
The doors swung open. There she was, beautiful and confident and everything I’d ever dreamed. This was it. A few long minutes stood between me and Tiffani and marriage. I’m ready for this. And I was. As much as I … Continued
7 Habits Of Healthy Couples
Every now and then, I happen across a couple who has it figured out. Somehow, it seems, they navigated the hurdles and pitfalls of marriage and now are coasting down easy street. Marriage looks easy for these fortunate few. They encounter problems. … Continued
6 Ways You Could Be Cheating On Your Spouse Without Realizing It
Color me naive, but I don’t think anyone ties the knot knowing they will eventually cheat. Can you imagine? BOB: “I love Jill with all my heart. I mean, eventually our relationship will deteriorate, and I will go out on her. … Continued
January/February Update
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 It’s time to catch up on all of the amazing stories your … Continued