by Lori Wildenberg | Nov 9, 2015 | Faith Development, Prodigal Concerns, Uncategorized
My daily prayers for my kids have become rote.My consistent plea is, “Lord draw each one of my kids to yourself. Give them a hunger for your Word, a thirst for worship, and a desire to make you smile.” Not a bad prayer. I just pray it a lot. I’m...
by Lori Wildenberg | Oct 12, 2015 | Faith Development, Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Self-Care
Exhaustion. It’s part of the parenting experience. Little ones challenge us physically and emotionally.And… older kids stretch us physiologically, emotionally, and spiritually. Neither stage is perfectly smooth or...
by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 17, 2015 | Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Trends
Target’s gender-free signage has created a social media free-for-all.Some opposed.Some for.Most have an opinion.Many have a big opinion.We are passionate about our kids and the influences around them, no matter the side of argument in which we plant...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 29, 2015 | Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Trends
How do we talk with our kids about the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage?I have been asked this question, not because I’m a theologian (I’m not), not because I’m a politician (no thanks) but because I’m a mom (I’m...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 15, 2015 | Character Development, Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Uncategorized
My twenty-seven-year-old daughter has been mistaken for a man. She has short jet black hair and sometimes sports a shaved head. She wears guy’s clothes. Her gestures and the way she carries herself convey a masculine message.(I asked my daughter for permission...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 1, 2015 | Character Development, Communication, Prodigal Concerns, Trends
If you have a tween or teen you may have already heard about the #CharlieCharlieChallenge. If you haven’t heard, you can bet your kids have.Twitter has been all a flutter about this game. Teens attempt to summon a “Mexican”demon by forming a...