HeartCORe Family Conference Speakers KC 2016
Parents, married, single, grand, parents of toddlers through young adults, are invited to join us for the cutting edge, culturally relevant, interactive Kansas City 2016 HeartCORe Family...
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Some years ago, I found myself destitute and utterly alone, my world suddenly formless and void, without life and hope for the future. As I read the words of Genesis 1, I could identify with the...
View ArticleSingle Mothers Raising Future Fathers
Recently I asked my two young adult sons “What do you think a father’s role is in the family?” After thinking, my youngest said, “I don’t know Mom, you did everything.” Part of my heart wanted to jump...
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Sometimes when trauma hits, the color seems to be taken from life. Our world can become formless and void, without life and hope for the future. The words in Genesis 1 can describe life: In the...
View ArticleRoad Trip Realization: God’s Faithfulness
How many times over the years have I declared that “I trust in the Lord” then take matters into my own hands and try to fix the outcome. As if God needs my help. When I find myself in those...
View ArticleThe Joys and Sorrows of Unpacking Memories
Today I have spent hours sorting through old papers and memories of my children. I have kept a large plastic tub for each one of them stuffed with things from their past. I have been fascinated to...
View ArticleCaptivated by the Advent Adventure
Advent has never been one of the famous Honnold Traditions. I have not been captivated with the liturgy of the season and often do the yawn yawn during advent services at church. However, this year as...
View ArticleMeeting Jesus in the Laundromat on Christmas Eve
Oftentimes, when I find myself in difficult or obscure situations I imagine. I use my imagination to find Jesus; I wonder, “Where would Jesus be in this? What would He be doing? How would He feel?”...
View ArticleTop 10 Most Viewed Parenting Posts in 2016 at 1C13P
Moms, dads, and grands, Thank you for trusting us with your family needs. Whether your family is a traditional, single parent, blended family, special needs, or adoptive family we have you covered!...
View Article4 Reasons Single Parents Need Quiet Time
Oftentimes we think of quiet time as a time to unplug, and do something for ourselves, maybe painting our nails, or taking a bubble bath or watching a movie. We often make the assumption that quiet...
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