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10 Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Adult Children
Do you have adult children you are praying for? Are your prayers fear-based or faith-driven? Do you want to know how to pray effective, fervent prayers over your loved ones? May these 10 Bible verses encourage you as you pray over your adult children.

Dawn Ward
1 day ago10 min read


Grateful for God's Goodness: 10 Encouraging Bible Verses When It Is Hard To Be Thankful
The season of thankfulness is upon us. It is the time of year when we begin reflecting on all we are grateful for. Family, friends, and the many blessings God gives us. These Bible verses will help you reflect on God's goodness in your life.
With Christmas just around the corner, we anticipate with gratitude the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. However, in this joyful season, as we reflect on our many blessings, being thankful isn’t always eas

Dawn Ward
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Surrender All: How to Let Go of the Need to Control
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.

Dawn Ward
Oct 6, 20256 min read


How to Pray When Your Family Is Under Spiritual Attack
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.

Dawn Ward
Aug 13, 20257 min read


10 Powerful Prayers for Family Healing
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.

Dawn Ward
May 31, 20257 min read


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

Dawn Ward
Mar 16, 202510 min read


Why Moms Need the Armor of God and How to Use It
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.

Karen Ellis
Mar 6, 20256 min read


What the Bible Teaches Us About Boundaries with Our Addicted Loved Ones
Are boundaries God’s idea? Wht does the Bible say about boundaries and addiction? How do we set boundaries with our addicted loved ones?

Dawn Ward
Feb 17, 20256 min read


5 Ways to Encourage a Hurting or Grieving Friend
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

Dawn Ward
Jan 23, 20256 min read


Caregiving for Mental Illness During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially if your loved one is struggling with mental illness.

Amber Parker
Dec 3, 20248 min read


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

Rachael Adams
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Bible Verses to Pray Over Our Struggling Daughters
Your daughter may be struggling. Raising daughters to become confident women in this world is challenging.

Dawn Ward
Nov 26, 20249 min read


Who Am I? How the Stress of Our Child’s Addiction Affects Our Identity
When our children struggle with life-destructive addictions, as their mothers, we can become entrenched in trying to save their lives.

Dawn Ward
Sep 16, 20245 min read


How to Pray When Your Heart is Breaking
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

Terri Brown
Jun 24, 20246 min read


The Day Addiction Knocked On Our Door
I will never forget the day addiction knocked at our door for the first time. It came in quietly, unannounced.

Dawn Ward
Jun 11, 20247 min read


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

Jodi Dauses
Apr 29, 20248 min read


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

Dawn Ward
Apr 22, 20247 min read


Surfing at Baby Beach - A Devotional
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.

Rachelle Keng MD
Apr 8, 20245 min read


Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Struggling Son
Are you raising a son? Or has your son suddenly become a man with responsibilities of his own?

Dawn Ward
Mar 22, 20248 min read


A Prayer When You’re Finding It Hard to Pray
I inhale and whisper, God. Please Help me—four words I say often. A mentor calls them breath prayers.

Lea Turner
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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