I am learning how to be a friend to those who have prodigal children. Being the parent of a teen or young adult (or even the spouse… Read more “Parenting a Prodigal”
Tag: parenting
“A Cruel Kindergarchy”
I’ve been thinking about this lately – from the book Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung. Diagnosis #4: You Need To Stop Freaking Out About Your Kids He… Read more ““A Cruel Kindergarchy””
Evil Sons
These verses terrify me: “And the LORD said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who… Read more “Evil Sons”
A Reward for the Baggage-Keepers
“The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will… Read more “A Reward for the Baggage-Keepers”
The Screwtape Letters, and one for Moms
Up next on the Thirsty Girls Book Club list, an old-time classic: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Yes, it was written in 1950’s era English and… Read more “The Screwtape Letters, and one for Moms”
Wonder by R.J. Palacio – An Important Book
Two snow days in north Florida gave me time to catch up on my reading. Wonder by R.J. Palacio is an important book. Read it. Have your… Read more “Wonder by R.J. Palacio – An Important Book”
Phases of Parenting
Imagine dividing up parenting into phases. Andy Stanley* has suggested this breakdown: Ages 1-5 Discipline Ages 5-12 Training Ages 12-18 Coaching Ages 18+ Friendship I’ve been thinking… Read more “Phases of Parenting”
On Brain Surgery and Other Dramas
12 years old. Kinda young for brain surgery, really. One of my best friend’s daughters is having brain surgery tomorrow, December 4th. Here she is – with… Read more “On Brain Surgery and Other Dramas”
Dear Moms, Jesus Wants You to Chill Out
I didn’t write this. A husband wrote it – one who has the presence of mind to see that one-up-manship is killing Moms. He is right…. I am reposting… Read more “Dear Moms, Jesus Wants You to Chill Out”
Avoiding Girl Drama
Do you have girl teens and preteens in your life? I have them in my house, in my car, and everywhere I turn… and the drama is… Read more “Avoiding Girl Drama”
Mindy Clemons 