Friends and Family Archives

Teen girl feeling snubbed. Photo 123RF(r)

Ever Been Snubbed?

Being snubbed often has nothing to do with anything we did–it has more to do with the other person’s issues.

Let’s determine today that we’re going to be diligent about protecting the hearts and minds of our little ones…and ourselves. Let’s fill our lives with thoughts and things that will make us godly men and women who will make God proud.

Mom’s Best Advice

By jtoomer1 min read

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked our readers to share with us the best pieces of advice their mothers had ever given them.

Gabriel at rest. Photo courtesy Shawnelle Eliasen.

Choosing Rest

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

Maybe the restfulness that I long for is somewhat of a choice. Maybe it’s a conscious effort to ask the Spirit to help me claim what I know that I need.

Be Kind to Animals

By Peggy Frezon2 min read

If animals can have such pure and loving hearts, isn’t it up to us to do the same? God put the animals here in our care. A good and moral person treats animals with kindness.

Twitter War

By Terry Squires2 min read

Twitter fights can be between real life friends or complete strangers, and they can cause depression and anxiety in teens.

May Day Baskets and Sweet, Easy Love

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

We still do May Day baskets because it’s an opportunity, a simple-easy way to love someone. It’s a way to reach into a life and say, “Hey, I value you. I’m glad that you’re here.”

God Bless You All for Your Loving Prayers

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

There are many next steps to consider. And many more prayers to say, and answers to be listened for, and a dog to love for however long we may have her before God gently takes her home.

Standing on the Promises

By Michelle Cox5 min read

Our loving Father wraps His arms of love around us whenever we need Him.

Parents and teen high-fiving. Photo 123RF(r).

How to Save a Life

By Terry Squires2 min read

The stakes are high. And parents and grandparents must guide teens through the many temptations that will be thrown their way.

Disconnections

By Terry Squires2 min read

How are you staying connected to your family? Does your teen daughter text others more than she talks to them? Does the bulk of your communication with your daughter occur via text?