Category Archives: Family life

Don’t let the diagnosis define your destiny

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

______________________________________________________________ Many people identify with these experiences. They share in common the ongoing effects of a troubled upbringing. I call this the 18-year Factor. This is the first 18 years of life — the most impressionable years. Clear voices are making … Continue reading →

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Five idols parents must avoid

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their teenagers. Continue reading →

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Take delight in honoring others

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A call to initiate or to surpass one another in showing honor. Continue reading →

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Longing for her father’s approval

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

According to her father, she did not eat, dress, or date appropriately. Rather than gaining what her heart desired, she was farther away from the hope of ever being loved by her dad for who she was. Continue reading →

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Three categories for Christian standards

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

When we treat our personal convictions as absolutes from God, we threaten the unity of the church. When we reduce God’s clearly stated absolutes to matters of personal preference, we threaten the purity of the church. Continue reading →

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Challenge to parents

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Your strategy will likely change based on the personality, temperament, and challenges of each child. Continue reading →

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Advice for adult children of divorce

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Adult children of divorce (ACOD) face daunting challenges in both life and marriage.

10 helpful points for people who never had the benefit of seeing a loving, committed marriage modeled for them. Continue reading →

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The girl who never measured up

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A sad story of how our upbringing affects our lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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Parenting isn’t about you

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their children. Continue reading →

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God’s chosen ones – severely dysfunctional!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

These people were messed up! This family history was severely dysfunctional! Did God ever pause and ask why He chose them? Be careful. We might need to ask the same question about… Continue reading →

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