Archive for November, 2017
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Kids’ stories that will leave you speechless and maybe even tearful
. The following are true stories shared by children I’ve worked with, coached, or ministered to. My reason for wanting you to read these stories is for you to think ahead and be prepared when children in your ministry approach you to share what is happening in their lives. Kids are the innocent ones. They need your help. They don’t need for you Read more…
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Painful adjustments for the child of divorce when parents move
Have you ever moved to a new home? Remember the excitement of moving into a new place? As you unwrap every item and decide where it will go, you envision your life and your family in this new place. When my Air Force daughter and my son in-law were transferred back to the U.S. from overseas, I came to help with the Read more…
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Gratitude changes attitudes in kids
Many children in our world today have bad attitudes. These attitudes affect how parents, teachers, and church leaders treat them. Kids of divorce are no exception. As a result of all they’ve been through, many become bitter and sad. Those dealing with these kids interpret their bitterness and sorrow as attitude problems. If children of divorce don’t learn how to find joy, Read more…
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Question of the week: Should divorced parents be encouraged to spend Thanksgiving together?
A lot of people encourage divorcing parents to come together for holidays, such as Thanksgiving. People think it is in the best interest of the children. The premise is to create the image of one big, happy family. Although that might seem to work for the adults, for the most part, it is not a good idea where children are concerned. Psychologist Carl Read more…
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“We’re Not Getting a Divorce!”
Have you ever heard an excited, little kid yell, “We’re not getting a divorce! We’re not getting a divorce!” That isn’t something most of us get to hear. More than likely, what you have heard is a sad child mumble, “Mom and Dad are getting a divorce.” I have ministered to couples on the brink of divorce. I want you to know Read more…
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Question of the week: Can you help me understand life in the single-parent home?
One family minister sent me an email with the following: I’ve been ministering to some single parents in our church. It seems like they continue to just spin out of control all the time. We get one situation cleaned up, and something else pops up on the radar. He went on to give a list of situations these single parents had experienced: Read more…