Category: For Adults
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Riding To Victory
By: Brittany Hernandez A couple months ago my husband and I bought bikes. I totally got a purple mom bike with a basket. Its pretty much amazing. I try to at least 4-5 times through out the week go on an evening bike ride ALONE! I like to take 30-60…
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The Promises of God
Promises can be found all over the place! Ads on television promise everything from to beautiful white teeth to cars that parallel park themselves. Pill bottles promise you’ll lose 20 pounds or have more energy. Sometimes your children promise “I’ll feed him and walk him and clean up after him!”…
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Gratitude
By: Jennifer Thomsen November is known as the month for giving thanks. But if we can be grateful for one month, why don’t we maintain an attitude of gratitude year-round? How can we help our girls if we aren’t maintaining a grateful spirit ourselves? We will always encounter times in…
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What Do I Strive to Be as a Parent?
By: Melinda Walker Yesterday my dad had a stroke. I didn’t know how bad it was, I didn’t know his condition, I didn’t know anything. But I did know I needed to get there. Living almost 15 hours away from them makes it difficult. I needed to be there for…
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Who Made the Trees
“Who made the trees? Did you make all the trees?” He smiled gently, having answered the young girl’s question many times already. “No, child. Remember, I merely planted the seeds I was given. God has done the rest.” The little girl nodded. “God did the rest. God made the trees.”…
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13 Things Moms Can Do to Help Their Daughters Survive and Thrive in This School Year
By: Elizabeth Hill Being a preteen or a teen is tough. But add in school and all the ups and downs that come with it and it becomes even tougher. You know it, I know it, and your daughter REALLY knows it. So what can you do to help your…
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Suicide Survivor
By: Sarah Sargent If you have ever attended a Shine event you know we don’t shy away from difficult topics. This month’s blog is no different. Before we get started take a couple deep breaths and try to lower your blood pressure as much as possible. For the next few…
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Filling Our Spiritual Cup
By: Ana Batts I opened the drawer that sits under my coffee maker. Nothing. An empty drawer. The coffee pods were gone. My cup was empty. Panic set in. How could I face my day with an empty cup?!? That quiet moment standing there contemplating the possibility of a $5…
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Equipping the Next Generation
By: Casey Pontious We teach them to use utensils, cushion their falls when they’re learning to walk, help them as they develop social skills, practice driving before taking their license test, and help them prepare for adulthood. These are just a few of the things we, as parents and caretakers,…
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Be Encourages, Not Doubters
By: Callie Milling As parents and youth workers, we often find ourselves surrounded by teens that we love. We cheer them on, pray for them, and encourage them. We’re their biggest fans, believing in them and supporting them as they take on life’s challenges. We want what’s best for them,…
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