Thanksgiving is approaching, and stores are already being saturated with Christmas music and decor. While the busyness of the holidays fast approaches, how can you as parents bring a spirit of thanksgiving to this season and take time to model thankfulness to your children? Consider these practical thoughts: Recognize the Giver Allow your kids to…
DetailsQuality time during the teenage years might not always seem possible with the many distractions that compete for our attention and our teens’ tendency to push us away. But finding ways to connect with your teenager is possible. Here are just a few things to consider as you navigate through the twists and turns of…
Details“So, why are you both coming to premarital therapy?” This is usually one of the first questions I ask clients when they come for premarital counseling. The answers usually fall along the lines of “our pastor, our parents, our friends, or even “we” thought it would be a good idea.” Regardless of why people come…
DetailsAre you watching what you eat this summer? No, I’m not talking about food, calories, or carbs so that you’re in tip-top shape for your bathing suit. I’m talking about what you’re feeding your mind to keep your whole self in shape. Take the old story of the two wolves: An old man is teaching…
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