When my daughter's choices and behaviors were breaking my heart there was nothing I could do to stop her. I was powerless to change her. As hard as I tried, I couldn't make her...
Four Things God does for Parents in Pain
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Words of Hope for Hurting Parents – Part 4
This is the last of a four-part series of my favorite Bible passages that have helped me on this painful journey of parenting a child who suffers from addiction, self-injury and...
Words of Hope for Hurting Parents – Part 3
This is the third in a four-part series of my favorite Bible verses. As a hurting parent they comfort and encourage me. These Spirit-inspired words have strengthened and...
A “Fishy” Lesson for Parents
A few months ago, my family and I purchased two angelfish for our aquarium. My kids named them Michael and Gabriel, of course. They have been a beautiful addition to our...
Words of Hope for Parents – Part 2
This is my next set of seven more Bible verses for parents in pain. I urge you to keep them with you. I cling to these words of truth in the storms I face with my daughter. When...
Words of Hope for Hurting Parents
This is a collection of my seven favorite Bible verses for hurting parents. They are words of hope. They are treasures to me. My lifeline. I've accumulated them after many hours...
Something Weary Parents Lack
Are you a weary parent? Are you drained? Depleted? Worn out from dealing with your child's rebelliousness, alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorder, forms of self-injury like...
To Parents: When Valentine’s Day Hurts
Holidays hurt when you don't receive the love you long for from someone you care about. For parents of rebellious, wayward children, they can be dreaded occasions. You've been...
Parents Need to Know Warning Signs of Suicide
Are you the mom or dad of a child who is struggling with depression? Are you tormented not knowing if your child is safe or not - from themselves? Do you have an uneasy feeling...
For Hurting Parents Who Can’t Stop Worrying
When you have a son or daughter you can't stop worrying about, it can take a toll on you. Watching them struggle with alcohol, drugs, self-injury, their sexual identity, an...
Two Words Brokenhearted Parents Need to Hear
Are you a brokenhearted parent due to your son or daughter's behaviors? Is it sapping the life out of you? Do you think it's because of something you did? Do you feel guilty, as...
Lance Armstrong’s Message to Parent’s in Pain
I've been thinking a lot about bicyclist Lance Armstrong's fall from sports stardom. He was at the top of his game, high up on a pedestal. Admired by millions worldwide no one...