The situation demanded I throw out an S.O.S. prayer—pleading with God to handle it and show us what to do as we surrender to His will.

Have you ever experienced news that rocked your world? The sudden death of a loved one, marital infidelity, or a job loss are just a few examples of life-altering events. Addiction entered our lives unexpectedly. The news that our son was using drugs caught us completely off guard. In shock, we were unprepared to handle the situation. We needed help if we were going to survive this assault on our family. We need to learn how to pray when our family was under spiritual attack.

Families today are facing hard times unlike ever before. Joblessness, homelessness, increased cost of living and the toll it is taking mentally and physically adds to an already difficult time for families in our country. After surviving a global pandemic, the recovery process has been slow and challenging. Life is more stressful for many families than ever before. Christian families are no exception. The stress is wearing on believers as well.

Rules for Establishing Boundaries with Our Addicted Child. To make wise decisions concerning boundaries, begin by following these rules.

Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the Armor of God, equipping us to stand against the enemy’s schemes. Each piece of armor is a spiritual weapon.

Are boundaries God’s idea? Wht does the Bible say about boundaries and addiction? How do we set boundaries with our addicted loved ones?

I cried out to the Lord and grieved for my hurting and grieving friend. In my weakness, I didn't know if I would have the right words to say

The holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially if your loved one is struggling with mental illness.

Not long ago, I purchased a Bible for a friend doubting God’s love and highlighted all the times Scripture mentioned the term.

Your daughter may be struggling. Raising daughters to become confident women in this world is challenging.

When our children struggle with life-destructive addictions, as their mothers, we can become entrenched in trying to save their lives.

The saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. This is true in many areas, but especially in parenting. We can all look back and see things we wish

I will never forget the day addiction knocked at our door for the first time. It came in quietly, unannounced.

When we as mothers surrender our plans to God’s, we become free to love our children in a new way.

When we learn to trust God with the lives of our prodigal child, we don’t cease to have influence in their lives.

I hung up the phone in tears. No school during the pandemic? I relied on the school to give me respite care for my disabled child.

Are you raising a son? Or has your son suddenly become a man with responsibilities of his own?

I inhale and whisper, God. Please Help me—four words I say often. A mentor calls them breath prayers.

It’s easy to want to give up. To throw in the towel. We have all said at one point or another, “I just want to go home and be with the Lord.

Learning how to manage our expectations during the holiday season means we will come to accept that things may not always be going our way.