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13 Things Parents of Mentally Strong Kids REFUSE to Do

Raising a mentally strong kid requires parents to avoid the common yet unhealthy parenting practices that rob kids of mental strength.

“My Husband Turned Blue to Gray”: Wife In Shock Over the One Drink That Killed Her Husband

"The doctor's exact words were 'People drinking these drinks are playing Russian Roulette with their lives.' I was blown away and couldn’t believe just one drink could do this damage"... And KIDS can buy these anywhere.

New Human Trafficking Operation Targets Adoptive Families in the U.S.

If there's anything that social media has taught us over the years, it's that for everything, there is a market.

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

2 Words That Will Beat the Fun Right Out of Your Kids

"I watch my young daughters find joy in everything! But we as parents beat that out of them. Not with a hand or belt, but with our words."

‘Don’t Question Someone’s Faith Over Getting the COVID Vaccine’: A Brokenhearted Nurse’s Plea

"I have forgiven the offense, but I cannot forget the trauma I experienced. I know I’m not alone in this. Don’t belittle what someone else decides to do, or God-forbid, question their belief system or faith."

What Jesus Really Thinks About Transgenders

When I looked at the depiction of half a woman and half a man on a bathroom sign, I didn’t feel anger. I didn’t feel righteous indignation as a Christian woman.

Dad Dares 5-Year-Old to Dive to Bottom of Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool—When She Gasps for Air, His Response Wrecks Her

“I bet you can’t dive all the way to the bottom and touch the grate. If you do it, I’ll buy you a pony,” he said with a sinister smirk.

Did God Really Say the Husband Has to Be the Provider?

Since my husband no longer provides financially for the family, I have been more interested in what the Bible has to say about that.

The One Thing You Need to Know if You’re Thinking of Homeschooling

"It’s really the biggest thing you need to know to homeschool effectively. And no, it’s not which curriculum to use."

Dear Conservative Republicans: The Goal of Christianity Isn’t Turning Gay People Straight Or Tighter Border Control

Listen, I totally get righteous indignation, but we still must walk in the love of Christ.

Why My Daughters Didn’t Get Easter Dresses—And I Really Don’t Care

"My girls didn’t have any Easter dresses. They didn’t have any pantyhose or patent leather shoes. No flower hats with matching purses."