A Mom’s First Selfie
By Stephanie Thompson6 min read
Her daughter thought it was self-expression; she thought it was self-obsession!
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Growing Servants
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Watching this boy learning to serve others moves my soul. One day I hope that our boys will be men with a passion for serving their own families, churches, communities, and the world.
Confessions of a Control Freak
By Edie Melson2 min read
Eventually I stopped fighting back and began to listen to what our son had to say. He won me over with these simple words…
Guideposts Classics: Eddie Albert on Letting God Lead
By Eddie Albert8 min read
In this story from January 1962, Green Acres star Eddie Albert shares how he and his wife relied on divine guidance in navigating the process of adopting a child.
Oh Be Careful, Little Mouth, What You Say
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Words can be used to edify. To build. To speak truth and life. Or they can be used as tools of destruction.
Conforming to the Likeness of Christ
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
If Jesus, at one of his darkest moments, could open his heart, surely I can find the time and energy for to meet my dear boys’ needs.
Trusting God with My Children
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
The red-flag danger alerts were physical. I whispered a prayer: He’s yours, Lord. Thank you for holding him in your hands.
Are You a Blue Star Mother?
By Edie Melson2 min read
The women in our local group welcomed me with open arms, sharing information, support and prayers…
Perfect Parenting
By Edie Melson2 min read
I chose to view the past while standing beside God. I prayed before I began and asked him to share his perspective on my journey as a parent…
Teach Children the Word of God
By Peola Hicks2 min read
We should never underestimate the words that we speak to our children. Praise God! They remember.
A Prayer for Life with Teenagers
By julia-attaway1 min read
When a kid starts getting argumentative or difficult, I pray. It’s always the same prayer…
Those Magic Words
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
We kids could do no wrong in my father’s eyes, and in that we found the freedom to fly far and un-tethered from the nest while knowing that a belly flop would look like a back flip to him.
