Category Archives: Mothers

Four approaches to parenting

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

What is your parenting style? take a closer look at four approaches to parenting. Continue reading →

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Moms and Kids speak out

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

A moving and honest confession by moms and kids. Continue reading →

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My wife and our three boys

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Our three boys took their mom out tonight for a nice Mother’s Day dinner! (And she brought enough leftovers home to me for a full meal!) “… do not forsake your mother’s teaching” (Proverbs 1:8). “… let her rejoice who gave birth … Continue reading →

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7 Links worth seeing

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Check out these resources on a variety of subjects! Continue reading →

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When parenting is the problem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes we too quickly connect the bad behavior of children with a parenting deficit. Other times we fail to make needed connections between parenting or the bad example we’ve set and the outcomes in our children. Continue reading →

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The glory of ordinary lives

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

What would life look like if we had renewed zeal to “… be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Continue reading →

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Moms speak from the heart

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Encouragement for moms! Continue reading →

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5 links worth seeing

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Mothers Are Never Alone When Alone Yes, motherhood is hard work. It’s lonely work. It’s a work that doesn’t always yield results for all of the input. But it’s a Christ-like work. Every day we die to ourselves whether through … Continue reading →

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Leading our children to faith in Christ

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

How can we lead them away from bad behavior and commend them for good behavior while teaching them how desperately they need God’s grace as sinners? Continue reading →

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A closer look at parenting

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Parenting ought to start with large amounts of control designed to progressively prepare our children to take responsibility for themselves. Parenting should move from control to influence as children grow up. Continue reading →

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