“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been…
On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. Now…
“Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?” is the question my husband and I had to address with our son the other night. We were…
Our older son Matthew used to have an intense fear of thunder and storms since he was a little boy. We worked hard with him…
Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day about love, I want to share how to make your love stronger through conflict. Sounds strange, right? Over the…
The other day I walked into my son Matthew’s room and saw torn pieces of paper scattered over the floor. When I asked him where…
Andrew (our 7-year-old) still struggles at times with feeling afraid at night when it is time for bed. We pray together, enjoy a few snuggles,…
Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle ensues. Knowing how to respond…
As 2018 came to a close last week, I spent some time reflecting on this past year and praying about the coming year. For those…
Merry Christmas from the THRIVEtoday family! We pray your holidays are filled with joy, peace and meaningful moments from beginning to end. It is our…