2012-01-19T09:37:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/parenting http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/hug-them-tightly-but-hold-them-loosely-6529 2012-01-19T09:37:47-05:00 It's so easy to let our children become an extension of our ego, our hopes, our dreams rather than letting them simply be God's servants. Maybe you even have a child God is calling into His service and you're kind of standing in the way. We just dare not forget that our children are God's property trusted to us. We dare not hijack them from His service to be in ours. http://truewoman.com/?id=1719 2011-06-17T10:22:04-05:00 The wedding that’s caught my attention this year isn’t the one most people were talking about early last month. I’m focused on one a little closer to home—my son’s. Since the time he was in the womb, we’ve prayed for the woman God had in mind for him and are absolutely delighted with His choice! http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151370/home-grown-handbook-for-christian-parenting.aspx 2011-06-08T15:33:34-05:00 This practical parent handbook answers questions all Christian parents face. Organized by topic and filled with humor and sound advice, it’s a great resource for adult classes and a thoughtful gift for new parents. http://truewoman.com/?id=1681 2011-05-26T15:56:08-05:00 Several weeks ago, my three-year-old son, Eli came home from church brokenhearted. After several moments of crying we finally pried out what was troubling him. “I want . . .” sob, sob, “Jesus to give me,” sob, sob, “my heart back” he wailed. http://truewoman.com/?id=1544 2011-03-03T16:42:00-05:00 (Don’t look behind you now, but someone thinks you’re pretty amazing!!) http://truewoman.com/?id=1567 2011-03-03T16:11:36-05:00 The village children called him Mr. Gloomy. So begins one of my favorite children's Christmas stories, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. I've been reading this to my three-year-old for the last several nights and have had to brush the tears from my eyes more than a few times. http://truewoman.com/?id=1593 2011-03-03T13:48:35-05:00 Angie wasn’t pregnant with Audrey for very long before she knew something wasn’t right. http://truewoman.com/?id=1594 2011-03-03T13:47:11-05:00 "I cannot see to write these words because my eyes overflow with the tears of a mother who has been asked to give her daughter away." http://truewoman.com/?id=1600 2011-03-03T13:41:28-05:00 Every time I hear these rich, peaceful arrangements with all Scripture lyrics (can’t beat that!), my heart is calmed, encouraged, and strengthened. http://truewoman.com/?id=1599 2011-03-03T13:38:01-05:00 Moms, please don’t let these days slip by too quickly. Stop to play. Stop to sing and rock. Stop to pray with your toddler. Hug the squabbling siblings and sneak out of the house to have a Sonic date with your teen!