Emotions
The Right Spot
Today as I was watering my plants I thought about you, single moms, and your children. Not every plant grows in the same way. Some plants want morning
Haley
September 14, 2021
Arise Blog
Motherhood
For Such a Time as This
Have you ever been a bit fearful about the kind of world your children are growing up in? Have you ever felt inadequate in how to parent them
Haley
August 30, 2021
Life Lessons
Mom License Revoked
A friend recently told me about how she used to tell her daughter “If I let you do that I will get my mom license revoked.” Moms, can
Haley
August 24, 2021
Legacy of Faith
A Second Marriage Success
Today is my 30th anniversary to my second husband, Rich! Woo-hoo is right! Most people who know Rich would describe him as humble, quiet, a noble man of character,
Haley
June 29, 2021
Building Character
The Importance of Reinforcement Recognition
I hid in the very back row in my sophomore English class. Not because I wasn’t smart or was a troublemaker, but because I was so shy, I
Haley
June 15, 2021
Life Lessons
Give Joy to Get Joy
Can someone explain to me why skateboards don’t have brakes? I’ve always tried to be a student of my children. When they’re interested in something, I become interested
Haley
May 11, 2021
Building Character
Creating an Army
When my oldest son was twelve years old, I made the mistake of purchasing him a shirt without him being present. I thought it would look so great
Haley
March 23, 2021
Building Character
Stick to Your Guns
Being a parent is difficult. Being a consistent parent is even more difficult. The struggle is real to remain consistent with rules, boundaries, and consequences. I found it
Haley
March 9, 2021
Legacy of Faith
Mel’s Book Review of – Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
Mel’s Book Review of Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boysby Stephen James & David Thomas For nine years I raised my two little boys alone as a single mom. I
Haley
March 2, 2021
Life Lessons
Train Up Your Child
I left you a few weeks ago pondering the thoughts of handling sin correctly in your home. I hope you’ve begun the process of really evaluating the role
Haley
January 14, 2021