Tag Archives: comfort

Who Should Hold My Crying Baby?

I’m struggling with a seemingly never-ending dilemma of how long to let my baby cry when others are holding her. I want her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others to be able to spend time with her. I realize that by holding her, they are able to bond with her and get to know her. However, I also don’t want this to happen at the expense of my daughter feeling secure and safe. Yes, she loves them, but there is no substitute for the kind of comfort and security a mother can provide. I’ve come up with a few ways to … Continue reading →

Why Do We Experience Hardship and Suffering?

There’s no doubt some Christians seem to sail through life while others have a hard time. They go from one crisis to another. To our human mind it may seem unfair. We wonder what God is doing. How can He allow some people to suffer so? Have you ever felt like this? I know I have. Paul gives some clues to this question in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. We can take note of what Paul says because Paul is appointed to his task through Jesus Christ, verse 1. Paul explains in this passage to the Corinthians and and also to us … Continue reading →

Why Am I Here? – Part 2

In my last blog we looked at one of the reasons, why we are in a certain place. We are in the place where we are because it is where God has brought us to. That can also mean God takes us into difficult places or situations. While I believe it is important to pray for others living in the place where we are, there is another reason God has us in that place. ‘God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him,’ Acts 17:27. So sometimes God puts us in … Continue reading →

Being A Christian Is Not for Wimps

Yesterday we looked at what being a Christian is. A families.com member contacted me admitting he found it hard to always love other believers. I agree it is hard. A lot of things Christians are called to do are hard – like loving others even when sometimes they are unlovable and rub us up the wrong way. It’s hard too at times not to let the cares of this world and the emphasis on material possessions that constantly surround us on the TV and in magazines not take over and shift our focus. Jesus was aware this was a problem … Continue reading →

You’ll Always Need Your Mom

In addition to my daughter, I have three sons. The youngest two, ages six and three, still need me quite a bit. The six-year-old is feeling a little insecure about his place in the family and needs reassurance, and the three-year-old is still just enough of a baby that he comes to me for cuddles and kisses, and needs help with almost everything. My nine-year-old son, though, is pretty independent and often goes the whole day without needing my help for anything. On the one hand, it’s pretty nice. On the other, it makes me sad. I remember when he … Continue reading →

Stepping Out in Prayer

One of the most encouraging things we can do for others is to pray for them. It is also encouraging for us knowing others are praying for us. The other writers and I who were part of the 40 day prayer covenant, found it hard sometimes to make time for praying for each other. Yet we were so encouraged by our participation in the 40 day prayer covenant and the answers to prayer we saw, that we opted to continue praying for each other on a regular basis. A person a day on a daily basis. It’s a lovely feeling … Continue reading →

How Old do They Have to be Before They HAVE to Get out of Their Pjs?

The other morning, when I was on my commute to one of the work projects I have, I saw a mother with a young daughter—no more than maybe three years old. It was obvious that they were running late and I heard the mother actually tell the child that they needed to get going because they were behind schedule. Then I noticed that the little girl was still in her pajamas—all snug and warm with her boots on over the pajama feet and a coat on over the fleece pjs. I couldn’t help but smile. Wouldn’t it be great if … Continue reading →

The “Good” Life

Recently, a single parent friend was talking to me and she shared that she would really love to be living “the good life” but that it just wasn’t possible for single parents. What? What does that actually mean and why is it that we let society tell us that we are outsiders? Why do we let ourselves believe that the “good” life or the American Dream or whatever is not available to us simply because we are single parents? I fully acknowledge that life can get rough and bumpy for a single parent, but I also think that we can … Continue reading →

Mourn With Those That Mourn

There are times when those around you are dealing with grief. This grief can come for many different reasons; loss of a loved one through death or a break-up, a disappointment in achieving a long set goal or dream or as a result of a serious sin. No matter what the reason it is important to show support and love during the difficult times. There are times when you simply need to cry with the person that is grieving. Other times you can offer words of comfort. Just stopping by to say hello occasionally can help as well. These things … Continue reading →

Allowing Yourself to Be Comforted

Okay, so single parents are tough—at least many of us like to think that we are. But does this mean that we have to be stoic and tough all of the time? If we get sad, depressed, lonely, or frustrated, does this mean that we are weak or “less” of a parent? For some of us, learning how to let others help and comfort us can be a big personal challenge… Comfort can come in the most unsuspecting places, but we do have to open ourselves up and let ourselves feel and appreciate that comfort. Now, I am not talking … Continue reading →