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  • Love God Love Others

    Atmosphere Part 2 – A Happy Family (Love)

    “Is your family always happy?” That was the question given to my daughter by one of her best friends Tim (name changed for protection). Yes, we are usually happy as a family. “Do you guys ever fight?” My daughter explained how we argue once in...

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  • Words on Fridge

    Series: Atmosphere Part 1 – Words

    Setting the Atmosphere: Words This week I’m beginning a three-part series about… well, you know. The title says it. It’s the Atmosphere of your home – something that God has laid heavy on my heart. As you read these articles, it would be helpful to...

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  • Heart of Barbed Wire

    Three Little Words

    Had a rough day today? I know, it happens to me sometimes, too. A rough day and the kids get the backlash. There is an answer, though!

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  • cannon

    A Conflict

    Monday was a tough day for the boys, Preston and his friend Timothy. The first part of the day began pretty good. But as the morning wore on, the grumpy atmosphere reared its ugly head and things got testy. I need help!

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  • Angry Cat

    Pray for Those Who Persecute You – Even your Siblings

    Sitting in the kitchen this morning as I read my scriptures, I heard the familiar voices of my two youngest children; not the happy cadence I'm used to; they were raised to a "contentious" pitch. One door slammed. They were having what my English husband would call a *row* (pronounced ra-ow) - it's what I call a fight.

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  • I Hate You

    I Hate You, Dad!!

    What happens when our hearts are so full of anger and hate? How do we get rid of these damaging emotions? There answer is not easy, but it does work!

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