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How to be Thankful Even When You Don’t Want to Be
The feeling of thankfulness that is talked about in 1 Thesselonians is not based on results. In fact, it’s not a feeling at all. It’s an action. Give thanks in all circumstances. In the context of this verse, thankfulness is not an emotion but a discipline, just like prayer or exercising patience.
The Power of Apologizing to Our Children
Have you ever felt the urge to defend your reaction to your children? “They pushed me over the edge! I’m just so stressed out. I wouldn’t act this way if…” are phrases we use to justify our behavior.
Parenting Tip: Anxiety
Anxiety is on the rise. In fact, one in eight kids suffers from significant anxiety. Remember worry and anxiety are different.
Parenting Tip: What to do when you are stuck
I distinctly remember when a spiritual mentor of mine said to me while I was in high school that I would probably need to have some counseling one day.
Parenting Tip: Confession and Forgiveness
One of the best ways to teach our kids about the Gospel is by being real with them about our own mistakes, showing them how to confess when we mess up and how to forgive unconditionally.
Parenting Tip: Love Languages
Are you speaking your child’s Love Language? There are five main ways we can show and receive love: Giving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Physical touch and Acts of Service.
Welcome Others: The Responsibility of Sons and Daughters
We all have positions that we hold. In fact, most, if not all of us, are managing multiple positions, sometimes at the same time.
Welcome Others: Seeing People as Sons and Daughters
Can you remember a time you felt important?
Not just a day that you were celebrated; like a birthday. I mean can you remember a time when there was nothing special going on, but you were still made to feel noticed, seen, valued and welcomed?