You guys have sent some challenging questions today for Mailbox Monday! Is there an age of accountability? | Is this situation really constitutional? | I’m a high school senior. Why does it feel like I’m being bullied? (That’s because you are.) But listen in, I think you’ll be encouraged. The Lord is on the throne and He is the foundation.
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It’s easy to feel out of sorts these days, and our children are bearing the same stress we are, they are just perceiving and handling it differently. My good friend Dr Kathy Koch is sharing an exercise we can do to help our kids articulate what they are feeling and help them see that they are in control of something in their lives. Personally, I think it would be good for the whole family, and I took my own notes this time!
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m struggling in this. God’s desire is that our hearts would be refreshed and encouraged right now, even though on some days that seems impossible. We know that God is a god of provision. He is Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider. He is Jehovah Rapha, Our Healer. El Roi, The God Who Sees. We serve an amazing god and He has not changed during COVID 19. Join me today, and let’s be reminded where we need to set our eyes.
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I’m talking with my friend Connie Albers today about parenting in the midst of ‘Rona craziness and the late teen years—possibly two equally stressful situations. It is possible to maintain a relationship with an older teen when they’re making choices they don’t see to be harmful. Let’s talk about what that looks like.
Are emotions running high in your house right now, or are you unicorns? I had my friend Tricia Goyer join me today, and we’re talking about how to help our kids (and maybe ourselves, ahem) process all the emotions they might not even know they have.
Do you know that your marriage can flourish in times of crisis? Carol Kent, married 5 decades and mother of a son spending his life in prison, is joining me today and we’re talking about practical tips on creating a marriage that has Staying Power even in the midst of the hardest circumstances. I know you’ll be encouraged! Continue reading
Join me today for part two of my interview with Pastor Phil Hopper from Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In part one, we started the conversation based on questions from listeners, and today we’re going to continue that conversation about end times and the role of the church during this time. This is a fascinating conversation. Listen in, I know you’ll be encouraged.