by mcl | Jun 1, 2013 | Chewed Petunias, Columns, Relationships
By Susan E.Richardson “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young,” (Isaiah 40:11). “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as...
by mcl | May 13, 2013 | Columns, Modern Motherhood, Relationships
By ROBIN O’BRYANT My husband and I take turns traveling for our respective jobs. On any given week, one of us is likely to be out of town for at least one night. Even though it can be a little hectic, juggling schedules—and single parenting on occasion—it works...
by mcl | May 6, 2013 | All In The Family, Columns, Relationships
By DR. JOHN L. COX Dear Mom and Dad, Instead of sending you an Instagram or a Selfie or a Facebook posting, I wanted to try to speak to you in your own strange language—Written English. Hence, I am writing you a letter. I just need you to know how hard my life is. It...
by mcl | May 6, 2013 | Chewed Petunias, Columns, Relationships
By SUSAN E. RICHARDSON “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have...
by mcl | Apr 9, 2013 | Columns, Modern Motherhood, Relationships
By ROBIN O’BRYANT Aubrey and Emma, my seven and five-year-olds, have gotten quite good at riding their bicycles. They hop on their bikes and ride around our yard and make laps up and down the driveway. But after several days of circling the trampoline, they...
by mcl | Apr 9, 2013 | Columns, Let's Talk It Over, Relationships
By SUZANNE STAMBOULIEH, M.S. Whether you’ve been married a few months or a few decades, you’ve probably realized that marriage is hard work. Maintaining a deep connection for a lifetime does not just happen by chance; you must be intentional in all that you do in...