I’ve always thought there should be an exemption clause for some of the stickier parts of parenting that goes into effect when you become a grandparent. For instance: Getting […]
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It’s spring cleaning time again and this year, I decided it was time to enlist the help of my children in getting it done. I know what you’re thinking- […]
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It’s a whispered plea for energy as a baby cries in the middle of the night. It’s the weary body in need of an extra dose of grace to […]
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Raising a son with special needs (age 32) has allowed us to work together on a lot of different levels and on different issues. So when our daughter and son-in-law, […]
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As of this moment sitting at my computer, my husband and I have 839 days left with our oldest child. It sounds a bit fatalistic I know, but an […]
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“The good news is that God is with us. It’s more than a cliché. It’s a reality, it’s true, and it’s going to remain true whether we acknowledge it or not. […]
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Today we are reasonably certain our son will discover he did not make the school soccer team. Today he will have to stand in front of his classmates and look […]
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Courage isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we acquire through a careful plan and process. It’s easier to pass down from our practice than it is from our pulpit. […]
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You sense it already. Your kids need courage, or frankly, they may not make it. Without a plan, neither will you. Home Grown Heroes provides practical […]
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They’re probably not some of the most popular emails that I compose all year, but they are necessary and they are expected by the recipients. What am I talking about? […]
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