Family
The Broken Identity of a Father
An Introduction to a Story of Restoration For most of my life, I did not have the language to explain what I was experiencing. I only knew that something inside of me felt fractured—like a part of my identity had been misplaced somewhere along the road from childhood to adulthood. Looking back now, I can…
Read MoreFuture Generations Will Bless Our Faithfulness
COMMON SENSE: In fifty years, should the Lord tarry, at the tricentennial celebration of America’s independence, because of what we have done to stand firm in the face of relentless pressure to abandon our values, our great, great grand-children will bless our names. They will honor us in a way similar to how we revere…
Read MoreEntering the Battlefield—Battle: Don’t Plan Another Funeral
Entering the Battlefield—Battle: Don’t Plan Another Funeral Chapter 20, Part C – Spiritual Warfare Blueprint for Your Family: A Bible Study Workbook with Testimonies By Cyndi Foster (Beauty for Ashes, Inc, 2025, pp. 183–184) My daily local radio broadcast was concluding as a man knocks on my office door. The Holy Spirit urges me to…
Read MoreNo Such Thing as an Overprotective Parent
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” — Proverbs 22:6 NLT “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” — Proverbs 1:8-9 NIV In…
Read MoreTrue Enemy
Our daughter had gotten into trouble for something—though the exact reason escapes me now. What I do remember is her dramatic outburst after being punished. She looked up at me and shouted, “I hate you!” In her eyes, I was the enemy for taking away her TV time. It’s a classic reaction of blaming the…
Read MoreFinding Strength in Your Insecurities: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Insecurities are often perceived as weaknesses, but for those recovering from narcissistic abuse, they can be signposts pointing towards deeper wounds that require healing. These insecurities are not just emotional hurdles; they are indicators of areas in our lives that need attention and care. Narcissistic abuse, whether emotional, psychological, or spiritual, leaves deep scars. It…
Read MoreHonor Your Father
Little did my dad know that within a couple of years after his college graduation a daughter would be born, and he would have a grand influence on her life. I didn’t idolize a rock star, popular actor, or world leader when I was growing up. My hero was, and continues to be, my daddy.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Homeschool Right Now
I never wanted children. I didn’t think being a mother was in my DNA. When I was a kid, I shunned playing with baby dolls in favor of target shooting with my bb gun. I imagined I was Annie Oakley and would practice by holding a mirror and shooting over my shoulder. And I was…
Read MoreIf Life Was A Cupcake
I read a true story today about a woman who went to a foreign country for the first time. She loved the hotel pool and garden area, but the moment she stepped out onto the street she was overwhelmed with the many rickshaw vendors crying out for her attention. She quickly retreated inside the safety…
Read MoreAre You Going On Vacation Or Getting Married?
The first time I went to Florida on vacation, I had no idea a place like that even existed. Growing up in Ohio, I was used to pine trees, not palm trees. Riding a bike in December? Unheard of! Running up and down the beach chasing crabs instead of lightening bugs. As Jasmine from the…
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