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SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION

November 19, 2012 14 Comments

A Christian parent's story of losing a son to addiction. Death by drugs is a taboo, not least in Christian circles. So how did this couple cope?

When my phone alerts me to a new text message I instinctively reach for it, unlock it and read the message. It's now such an intuitive reaction that I do it whilst doing something else - with the consequence that I'm only half engaging with the content of the message. Most of the time, this doesn't … [Read more...] about SEE YOU SOON: A MOTHER’S STORY OF LOSING A SON TO ADDICTION

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?

November 12, 2012 13 Comments

How can I make time for prayer as a busy parent? This article shares some 'why' and 'how' ideas.

I really don't pray enough. Of course that is the world's greatest understatement. There are many reasons why I don't, but the top three which come to mind are: * I like to feel in control. Prayer is the ultimate exercise in loss of self-control. My life is no longer being controlled the … [Read more...] about PARENTHOOD AND PRAYER: HOW CAN I MAKE TIME?

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