Child Development
Essays
Parenting: Seeking Advice, Finding Wisdom
4/9/13Proverbs 13:10 says,“Where there is strife, there is pride. But wisdom is found in those who take advice.” When my children were born, I wanted to do it right. I wanted to work hard and be a good momma and love them fiercely and raise them to become the adults they were meant to be. I read books, thought things through, and sought to do it all well. And yet, I had a child who…
My Beautiful Girl: Discovering a Biblical View of Beauty
3/6/13
Our culture is obsessed with physical beauty. Images bombard us, telling us how we should dress, wear our hair, apply make-up, and what products we should buy to acheive the perfect weight or turn back the clock of aging. But what does God think about…
Parenting: Communicating with Children at a Distance
1/23/13
My daughter lives away at college, and every week we talk on the phone to catch up on the week’s events. I love hearing about her classes and her relationships. Each week the conversation begins the same way: “Happy Thursday!” It is a happy Thursday…
Spiritual Formation: Beginning with Babies
1/3/13
The truth is, he was just a baby. He did not understand a single word I read. But I sat him on my lap anyway, his head on my chest, facing out. I opened up the simple book and held it for him to see. …
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Resources
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Beyond “I Do”: What Christians Believe About Marriage
This is one of the best books about what a marriage is. It's really a theology of marriage rather than a "how to" manual, but it's perspective provides ample context for why the How-To stuff works.
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
This instant classic states clearly what we know intuitively: We all need love, but we don't all love the same way. Some need words, some need touch, some need time together. This is a must read for lovers and parents!
