All you need to say is simply yes or no, anything beyond this comes from the evil one. —MATTHEW 5:37 What are some ways to navigate through the responsibilities, choices, friendships, summer jobs, or living at home again after your teen/young adult child has left the nest? Is it their first summer home after college, […]

Communication, Leadership, Parenting

Agreements

“…whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God!” 1 Corinthians 10:31I I had a fabulous conversation with my daughter centered around the topic of expectations, obligations, guilt, and truthfulness. We talked a lot about growing up in the church, how that affected her, what her true feelings were concerning her faith, and […]

Parenting

Expectations

Let your conversations always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6 It comforts me to know God knows my heart. My words may not always convey what I’d like to say, but He knows what my intentions are. He also knows the thoughts and […]

Communication

Conversations

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. —1 Peter 5:7 Have you ever received a text from your teenager/young adult saying, “Anxiety really bad this morning. Going to class late. I don’t want to move.”? How do we process these words when our child is away from home? The feelings associated with […]

Mindset

Anxiety