Longing for a Mother’s Love? Find Comfort in Scripture.
Around this time of year, sweet cards fill the aisles of your local Rite-Aid or CVS, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Mother’s Day is on its way, and it seems like everyone in line has a bright bouquet of flowers and note to tuck into an envelope. But for… Read More
When God Says No
I can still see it: Dad standing on the bleachers in my middle school gymnasium, clapping his hands raw because his daughter had been named Student of the Month. I can also still see this: the empty space in the auditorium where Dad should have been to witness my… Read More
How a Father Can Model God’s Love and Justice
Being a father has given me ample opportunity to reconsider my beliefs in light of Scripture. I was coached to be firm with my children: to hold boundaries and enforce obedience. These beliefs were underscored with biblical texts, “If you don’t punish your children, you don’t love them. If you… Read More
5 Bible Verses to Help You Conquer In-Law Tension
You know the scene all too well. As you sit down for dinner, you can feel the eyes of your mother-in-law tracking your every move. You sit up straight, take a deep breath and make eye contact with her, flashing a half smile. She reciprocates the expression, but you… Read More
4 Prayers for Loving Your In-Laws
Have you ever felt tense in the presence of your in-laws? Maybe you bite your lip as your father-in-law shares a strong opinion with your spouse—a point of view you don’t share. Or maybe, as you prepare to visit your spouse’s family, you cringe over the differences between your… Read More