I’ve Known My Preteen Daughter for One Whole Year

My daughter Sam is 12, but I’ve only known her for a year. No one’s story is as straightforward as it may seem. Families are made in many ways.

Saying “thanks” never seems to be enough. So I’ll be praying for you throughout the year (and maybe throw in a coffee gift card too).

A catchy new song by Miley reveals a view on love that may not last a lifetime.

That’s when the crying turned ugly. The early tears were sadness. But these were regret. I was lamenting a missed opportunity.

Later that night I told my husband thank you. “What you did this afternoon changed our whole day. Thanks for saying what you said and doing what you did.”

On the fourth night of the honeymoon, I was like, “Babe, I’m spent. Can we just cuddle?” You ever been there? Turning down the lady’s advances?

Women who have never married or had children are the happiest and healthiest, I heard. I’m an unmarried woman with no children. Does single equal happy?

Even the mighty fall. To some, Josh Harris was mighty. He had great influence on their spiritual formation. I hope and pray they know that the Almighty still stands.

Christian college isn’t a guarantee that students will keep the faith. A thriving relationship with God doesn’t happen simply by immersion.

Is a friend wondering if they could use marriage counseling? Here’s what it looks like…and doesn’t.

‘Should I be shielding him? Pretend he’s just tired? I feel like I’m on damage control for his decision.’ Tips to respond when your spouse isn’t into it.

Research shows millennials may be the most family-oriented generation in the last 50 years. Millennial parents are changing the norm to raise healthy kids.

Video games offer a world for your kids where they are the ones with power. The lure is easy to see. But clearly gaming can’t satisfy these deep desires.

We just want our kids to win at sports! But often in the process, we ruin their fun and train them to despise our approach to life and worldview.  

I’ve been a high achiever all my life. I didn’t expect a kid with meltdowns, dismal spelling tests, embarrassing social skills. I had to get over myself.

Besides her obvious talent on the tennis court, Coco demonstrated what it looks like when parents teach that there’s more going on than just the game.

As a mom, I am guilty of saying no too often simply out of laziness. Even though saying yes would delight my kids, I let my selfishness get in the way.

When you’re picking out little baby outfits, you don’t anticipate someone telling you, years later, your teenager may have lymphoma.