By Sandi Brown Jesus commands us in the Great Commission to reach out to the world around us and make disciples. Witnessing can be easy at times when people are receptive to the gospel. But at other times it can be very hard, as we might find ourselves being the only shining light in our […]
Only the Stepfather
By Nancy Hoag I was a single mother waiting tables, delivering newspapers, raising my little girl, and attending college when I met a bachelor cowboy who, within days, was taking me and my 10-year-old fishing and horseback riding. Not long after we met, he also voluntarily drove my daughter to school when my schedule made […]
Beginning the Journey into Parenthood
By Anne Wilson I had a conversation with myself this morning, and it went like this: “My son’s 20-month appointment is coming up. I should probably research what vaccines he’s going to get, but I’m seeing Jayla today and I need to remember not to talk about it because she is very offended about vaccines. […]
Supporting, Not Smothering, Adult Children
By Terry Magee When I walked my daughter down the aisle, I knew we had reached a transition point in our relationship: this was the declaration that a man other than her father was first in her life and would be for the remainder of her life. But this was merely the public announcement of […]
Family Matters: Through the Years
Part 2 of our Family Matters series looks at parenting through the years. Are your kids toddlers or grown adults or somewhere in between? Read our articles and share your own wisdom with those around you.
