Parenthood changes you. And when your son or daughter has a history of bad choices, struggles with addiction, a mental illness or with their sexual orientation, being a parent...
A New Year’s Gift for Hurting Parents
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A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
The years my daughter wrestled with substance use, self-injury, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies, my Christmas wish list was short. If you're a hurting parent,...
Sometimes Parents Need a Christmas Miracle
Does your child's life look like an impossible mess this Christmas season? Maybe you need supernatural help like a star in the heavens to lead the way to God's glorious...
Parents in Pain Need to Make Time for Respite
With the passing of another Father's Day last month, my dad has been on my mind. He was a precious man who lived until he was 92. One of a kind. The best father a kid could ever...
Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the all-powerful creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. I have an...
When You Don’t Want Mother’s Day to Come: 4 Ways to Prepare
Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Countless numbers of moms all over the world don't want the day to come. Moms whose children are troubled: incarcerated, struggle with an addiction,...
4 Suggestions for Parents Who Feel Hopeless at Easter
Today is Easter, a day of hope and new beginnings. But before the resurrection came the crucifixion which brought a lot of loss, sorrow, betrayal, confusion, and unanswered...
4 Ways A Parent Can Lessen their Pain on Valentine’s Day
Intense pain gripped my heart when I felt rejected by my daughter. What can a parent do when their beloved children don't love them back in the way they long for? Aren't our sons...
Can A Broken-hearted Parent Find Victory?
My daughter was on the brink of disaster. Defeated, helplessness overwhelmed me. I forgot how far I'd already come as the mother of a young adult with many serious problems. All...
A New Year’s Gift for Hurting Parents
Parenthood changes you. But when your son or daughter has a history of bad choices, struggles with addiction, mental illness or with their sexual orientation, being a parents can...
A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
The years my daughter wrestled with substance use, self-injury, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies, my Christmas wish list was short. If you're a hurting parent,...
Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the all-powerful creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. I have an...