I Was His Mommy Once
Real mom. Biological mom. Birth mom. Foster mom. Resource mom. Adoptive mom. We put labels on people like me. Over …
What Spells L.O.V.E. in a Blended Family?
Marrying someone who has children from a previous relationship is a huge transition to navigate. Adults adjust differently than children. …
Honoring Mother’s Day: Caring for Widows on Mother’s Day
And standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Clopass, …
Another Casualty of the Pandemic: The Foster Care System
In a “normal” year, 400,000 children are in the US foster care system. That’s 1 out of every 184 American …
From the Publisher
Regarding Godly Fathers, Martin Luther said, “Keep an apple beside the rod to give the child when he does well.” …
Going All In: Words from the Extended Foster Family
An unexpected calling for sudden grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins When my husband and I were planning to become …
5 Ways to Pack Your Faith This Summer Vacation
Have you planned your summer vacation yet? If you’re reading this, you’ve likely booked your getaway. But before you head …
Fatherhood Matters: Dads – Your Kids Need You
Loving and leading your children in a broken world requires conviction and courage. On the Bridges set, I have listened to …
The ‘Ugly Cry’ of College Goodbyes
My daughter just left for college, and I’ve mysteriously developed “ugly cry” syndrome. A friend tells me the correlation is …
Not Quite Ready for Departure
As a parent, I have not felt more unprepared for anything than the moment our youngest “left the nest.” I …