Tricia Goyer
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7 Signs of a Godly Family
On a recent business trip, there are two families that stand out in my memory. One is a couple who sat down by me at the lunch table at the airport. “Why are you talkin’ to me?” The woman’s voice was nearly shouting as she glared at her husband. “I’m hungry, and you know …
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3 Tips for Managing Back-to-School Madness
Secret #1 Write in the morning. Julia Cameron, best-selling author, has a great suggestion with how to start every morning. She explains, “‘Morning Pages’ are three pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages—they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about anything …
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When You Feel Alone
Years ago I attended a national mothering conference. A lot of women had gathered together to have fun, bond with friends, and learn how to be better mothers. Unfortunately, I didn’t attend with other women. The truth was I’ve never felt so alone in my life. I had a hotel room to myself. I …
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4 Steps to a Godly Family
When my kids were younger I’d pray about them finding good jobs, a good spouse, and become productive members of society. I still pray for those things, but I also pray for more now. I pray my children will be citizens of heaven and that God will use them to lead others to be part …
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How God Broke the Cycle of Poverty for One Teen Mom
Thirty-six years ago, there was a single, young woman about to give birth. She was young and didn’t know how she could afford a child without her parents’ help. She hadn’t talked to her former boyfriend in months. She had no idea how to reach him. How to tell him she was having his child. …
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Falling in Love With God All Over Again
I grew up going to church for the most part. It started when I was eight-years-old and my mother and grandmother gave their hearts to the Lord. They attended a church where people attended together yet they also reached out to each other outside of the church building. I remember picnics and dinners out. I …
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10 Ways to Set Your Kid Up for Failure
There are all types of lists for parents. If you want a list to ruin your kids forever, here’s a list for you. 1. Give your kid everything he wants. Don’t deny what will truly make him happy. Overvalue money and things in his eyes. 2. Dress your child in designer clothes, no matter the cost. Show …
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The Key to Finding God’s Purpose For Your Life
Many people ask themselves, “What is God’s will for my life?” I’ve asked this many times. We want to know why we are on earth. We desire to know our unique purpose. William Barclay says, “There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why.” …
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7 Ways to Be More Intimate in Your Marriage
Overall, I would say intimacy is one of my biggest struggles in our marriage. Even before last year I felt as if I had a whole separate part of me, deep inside, that John knew nothing about. I would share my feelings, as long as they didn’t bring up conflict (or even if I thought they …
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When You Feel Forgotten
I remember being in second grade and sleeping in an attic bedroom. I felt alone, scared and disconnected from my mom, stepfather and my brother—my father’s biological child. I remember being in sixth grade and feeling too chubby and awkward for anyone to like me. I wondered if I could ever capture a guy’s attention …
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When God Says ‘Change What You’re Doing’
Are you available to God? Do you move when God says, “Move”? God has done amazing things in the last 24 years since I’ve started following Him. I’ve written books, spoken internationally, hosted a radio broadcast, and we’ve opened our home to three kids through adoption. I didn’t just wake up one day …
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Are Your Dreams for Your Children Getting in the Way of God’s Plan?
One thing that has always gotten me overbooked and overwhelmed was trying to create my children in “my own image.” No, I’m not talking about making mini-mes. I’m talking about the image in my mind. A mix of kid that looked like a Gap Kids model, played sports like baby Olympic athletes, and were as …
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Loving Your Kids Through Their Disobedience
I have three sons ages 24, 20, and three. The thing I love about boys is they adore their mom. My approval of them matters and I forget sometimes that my disapproval hits the heart of a boy. I’ve been reminded of this after raising another young boy after having big guys around the house. …
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Handling Your Kids That Break Your Mold
When my first set of kids were younger, I used to think of them more like empty vessels. I was the mom, and I believed it was my job to fill them up with all the good things of life—things to make them well-rounded and, let’s face it, better than any other kid who’s ever …
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5 Benefits (and 1 Problem) of Reading the Bible
The beginning of this year, I felt the desire to read through my Bible again. I’ve read it through six times before, and putting God’s Word in my heart changes my life. On a whim, I asked if anyone on Facebook would like to join me—200+ women did! Reading through the Bible is the same …
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