Yes, I know—Monday I wrote about praying for my girls. Today I want to encourage them with what that means—being prayed for. Girls, years ago when Katie was in first grade and struggling in the first couple of weeks, another mom challenged me to pray for her every time I […]
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Want to Grow Closer to Your Child
“I couldn’t bridge the gap with my daughter. So I prayed.” Paul E. Miller, A Praying Life Only God can affect the heart. Brenda Garrison is an author and speaker who empowers women with the confidence to live their calling. Brenda is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree […]
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“Your child is not too great of a challenge for the love of God. God will pursue your lost sheep.” Love No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don’t Agree With Brenda Garrison Brenda Garrison is an author and speaker who empowers women with the confidence […]
Read More...How To Have Influence in Your Kids’ Lives
“Prayer is not a passive way to spend our time until we gain influence in our kids’s lives. Prayer is the way we wield influence in our kids’ lives.” Brenda Garrison, Love No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don’t Agree With Brenda Garrison is an […]
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Position Yourself to Be Blessed By God My mom once jokingly commented to me that she would not want to be one of my friends because it seemed the criteria was hard life circumstances. She was right. Most of my bosom buddies have experienced very hard times in their lives. […]
Read More...Praying Like Pat
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of being an overnight guest in the home of one of my favorite people, Pat Cain. When I arose in the morning and tiptoed into the living room of her small, cozy home, Pat was already up and dressed. I knew […]
Read More...How Prayer is Changing Me and My Life
This has been one of those weeks in May that is full of wonderful things, but leaves little room for regular responsibilities. Today I will be preparing to give my niece a bridal shower tomorrow, so I’m sharing a blog from last year. It is still very much the journey […]
Read More...Dealing with Stress like Jesus
“So what do you have going on, Brenda?” my young hair stylist asked me during my recent visit. I rattled my usual, “School, interviews for my new book, stuff with the kids. . .” “It will all get done,” she assured me. “I know. It’s just. . .” I […]
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While on my run this morning I started my more-common-than-I-like-to-admit wrestling match with God. You know how it goes— God, I’ll never get everything done You’ve given me to do. God, these kids aren’t going to make good choices, then what will happen? God, what about this, that, and the […]
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