Boundaries · Boundaries for children · Christianity · Empty Nest · Mothering · Parenting · Respect for authority

Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part II

Dear Son, Please allow me to continue my letter to you on manhood that I started last week.  I know it may still seem strange coming from your mom, but I encourage you to listen closely to the wisdom I’ve gathered from living life with a great man, growing older, and seeing how the world works.… Continue reading Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part II

Boundaries · Boundaries for children · Boundaries for kids · Brat Talk · Discipline · Discipline · Family Life · Ministry · Mothering · Parenting · Respect for authority · Uncategorized

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Can Always Hurt Me

“He called you WHAT?” “He called me a dork,” my daughter answered with giant puddles in her eyes. Many emotions soared through my body as she explained how this fellow teammate had chosen to pick on her during track practice the previous day.  I responded as any good mother would do: “Well, honey, the next… Continue reading Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Can Always Hurt Me

Boundaries · Boundaries for kids · Brat Talk · Discipline · Discipline · Mothering · Parenting · Respect for authority

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

It is amazing to me how little it takes for a small child to challenge a parent who is so much bigger! How could they possibly believe that they are stronger than their parents?  After watching kids AND parents for more than 20 years in ministry, the sad truth is that many of them are. … Continue reading R.E.S.P.E.C.T.