As a special needs parent we learn to advocate for our children--with insurance companies, with doctors and specialists, with schools, within churches, and within the community. But one of the best w...
I've found turning to scripture and being reminded of God's character (and that even our favorite Bible heroes had their own struggles in their lives) to be very encouraging in all the challenges tha...
Both of my sons have multiple diagnoses, and I prayed fervently for God to miraculously heal my children. It didn't happen, and I wondered if I didn't have enough faith, or if God was truly a mountai...
My younger son has a speech delay, my older son has apraxia --a neurological speech disorder that requires frequent and intensive speech therapy to learn to speak. He didn't say his first words until...
Prayer in and of itself is powerful. When you combine it with Scripture, well, let's just say you should be prepared to see some mighty things happen. It is very important to pray for your family ...
Insecurity: (noun) Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself. Lack of confidence. Insecurity is a feeling I know all too well. It tells me I'm not good enough. That I'm failing. That I'm not worthy....
Ms. Clara says in the opening scene of the movie War Room , “War. It’s been part of humanity in every age…There always seems to be something to fight for. But one thing that has been true of every wa...
My heart lately has been burdened by events and attitudes I see unfolding around me in the United States. We aren't united. We are divided by political parties and beliefs. It breaks my heart. And I ...
A few years ago, after reading Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word , I discovered the joy of praying Scripture over various topics that were important to me, such as praying scriptures for my marria...
Fear has played a huge role in my life in a few areas of my life. Fear can be paralyzing, or make us do things that make no sense. It gets us nowhere, but we still struggle with it. I've worried ab...
The recent events unfolding in the world have made it clearer than ever: the world needs our words of hope and truth. There are times to be silent and listen and learn, and there are times to speak t...
We all know that praying is powerful and that we should be praying for our families. But sometimes, it can feel like we're praying for the same things over and over and we can get discouraged because...
The words of a loved one have a lot of weight and power. I’m sure you’ve had a loved one say something to you that hurt. Whether intentionally or intentionally, those words have stuck with you. But...
When both of my young sons received hard diagnoses, I found myself praying often for their healing, for God to do a miracle in their lives and their bodies. I clung to the Scripture that God was a mo...
We take measures to protect our home. We lock windows and doors and install security systems and we buy insurance just in case something should happen. All are smart measures to protect your loved on...
A few years ago, after reading Beth Moore's amazing Praying God's Word , I discovered the joy of praying Scripture over various things that were important to me. I love praying scripture for my marri...
As Dorothy says "There's no place like home." Home is a place each and every family member should feel safe and secure in. A place each member longs to come to after a tiring day of running errands o...
A few years ago, after reading Beth Moore's amazing Praying God's Word , I discovered the joy of praying Scripture over various topics that were important to me, such as praying Scriptures for my mar...
I am not a stranger to anxiety. I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and put on medication after my second son was born. Before that anxiety seemed to be fully managed, I found myself struggling w...
Memorizing God's Word helps your heart to be molded more like God's . As David said in Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart so that I might not sin against you.” David memorized, sa...
Marriage can have plenty of challenges on its own. When you add in the extra challenges and stress and financial burden of a child or children with special needs, well, things can get even harder. ...
We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We all want to know what our purpose is while we are on earth, hence the reason The Purpose-Driven Life quickly became a bestselling book wi...