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Finding Joy in Your Strong Willed Child

By Sheila Wilder

Very few people understand the challenge of a strong willed child. These children seem to come in to the world determined to challenge you on every point. They can sap your energy and have you on edge within fifteen minutes of getting out of bed in the ... Read the Article →

Feeling Alone

By Rachel Olsen

As we go through life, we all experiences times of feeling lonely. Sometimes we even feel alone in the midst of a large crowd. Are any of these situations familiar to you?

Being the new girl in school.
Being the only one of your friends to not ... Read the Article →

Dealing with A Strong-Willed Child

By Van Walton

P.R.A.I.S.E. God for the strong-willed child, He has given you as a blessing from Him. Life with this child will never be boring. There will always be adventure built into every day! This is a child who wants to make decisions. (S ... Read the Article →

Purposeful Living

Purposeful living requires planning. As the old saying goes, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." How will we reach any goals if we fail to make any? Setting priorities and reaching goals are pathways to a successful life.

Setting Priorities
To aid you in setting your priorities, here are ... Read the Article →

A New Year, A Better You

by Rachel Olsen

While we should strive for improvement and growth through out the year, January is a time of renewed commitment for many. It's a fresh beginning - a period of renewal in the midst of winter. Here are some tips to better you -- mind, body and spirit. Pick ... Read the Article →

Into the Word

By Rachel Olsen

The holidays are a wonder-filled, yet extremely busy time of the year. For many, the eventfulness of the season causes time spent in bible study to fall to the wayside. This is such a rich time of year, however, to study God's Word!

Did you know ... Read the Article →

An Attitude of Gratitude

by Micca Campbell

Did you know that out of an estimated one million adults God delivered out of Egypt, only two made it into the promised land? Once freed, the Israelites experienced great blessings from God. He provided food, water and victory in war. So why did only two people ... Read the Article →

Trouble with Learning

by Rachel Olsen

Is your child having trouble in school? Do you suspect your child may have a learning disability? Each year thousands of parents around the country answer, "Yes, what do I do about it?"

According to the National Institute of Health, a learning disability (LD) is a disorder ... Read the Article →

Hearing God

By Rachel Olsen

Do you find wondering why others seem to have a direct line to God? Do you desire to hear God speak to your heart? I am confident He has specific things He'd like to say to us from time to time (John 10:2-5). So how ... Read the Article →

Keep Communication Open with your Kids

By Leigh Gray

No matter the age of the child, they must know they have your trust if you are to keep lines of communication open. That means they must feel confident that you are not going to cut their sentences off in midstream with a judgment. Here are ten ... Read the Article →

Tips for Avoiding "Ministry Madness"

By Rachel Olsen

Many a woman, myself included, has drawn comfort from the story of Mary and Martha. Jesus and his entourage stopped at their home for a respite from their travels. Mary was thrilled with the opportunity to learn from Jesus and plopped herself down at his feet to ...

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Be Your Child's Greatest Cheerleader

By Van Walton

Here are ten ways to become your child's greatest cheerleader:

1. Mail a letter of encouragement with a coupon for ice cream or an extra 30 minutes of electronic game playing. Ask your child to get the mail that day.
2. Decorate their bedroom door or ... Read the Article →

Healing the Wounds of Abuse

By Mary Nash with Rachel Olsen

In this month's issue of P31 Woman, Mary Nash told the touching story of her experience with childhood abuse and the way she came to know healing through Christ Jesus. Mary also offered five tips for abused women in need of restoration. Each ... Read the Article →

Helpful Hints for Stain Removal

By Rachel Olsen

In this life, you will have stains. There is just no getting around it. Fortunately there are now many stain removing products -- such as Carbona or Energine brands -- on the market for use with specific stains. Sometimes, however, you don't have these products on hand when ... Read the Article →

Supporting Your Husband Vocationally

by Lysa TerKeurst

Proverbs 31 Ministries President Lysa TerKeurst offers these tips for "puffing up" your husband in his role as family provider, excerpted from her book Capture His Heart: - Send a thank you card to your husband's work address telling him how much you appreciate all he does ... Read the Article →

Strengthen Your Marriage

By Rachel Olsen

Rejection, pain and anger… it's a cycle all too easy to fall into once the honeymoon is over. Allow me to illustrate: wife gets angry about the way husband handled (or didn't handle) something and criticizes him, her harsh judgment embarrasses and hurts so he ... Read the Article →

The Gift of Prayer

Prayer is an awesome gift from God that many people choose not to open. When I contemplate this gift, words vanish and I stand in awe of God. I find it absolutely incredible that the Creator of the universe and all His hands have made, desires to give His undivided ... Read the Article →

Neighborhood Bible Studies

by Zoe Elmore

In the fall of 1998, a neighbor and I both had a vision from God to begin a bible study in our neighborhood. We began praying and building bridges of friendship with our neighbors. Our hearts were committed to providing a place where people could investigate the ... Read the Article →

Overcoming Worry in the Uncertainties of Life

by Sharon Glasgow

The past few years have strengthened my faith in times of uncertainty. Four years ago one of my five daughters, Hannah, got Rheumatic Fever. She went from sick, to critically ill, to doctors wondering if she would pull through. The illness lasted for a year and a ... Read the Article →

Family Connection Rituals

By Rachel Olsen

Do you long for a closer-knit family? Family connection rituals encourage closeness by creating everyday opportunities for family bonding. They're also quick and easy to do!

Kissing family members hello or good-bye each day, leaving notes or cards in lunch boxes or briefcases, reading stories or ... Read the Article →

Getting Started in Homeschooling

By Rachel Olsen

Homeschooling is an education option rapidly gaining in popularity, particularly in the Christian community. The reasons parents chose to homeschool are as varied as the families doing it. Also numerous are the resources available, and the methods one can use to home school. Most any family can ... Read the Article →

Anger Management for Moms

By Rachel Olsen

Anger is an intense and often negative emotion we all experience from time to time. As parents we frequently find ourselves angered or frustrated by our children's behavior. It is important that we work to manage this anger in healthy ways. Here are five tips for ... Read the Article →

Love in Action

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I was hungry and you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger.
I was imprisoned and you went to your chapel to pray for my release!
I was naked and you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for ... Read the Article →

Coming Out of the Dark

By Mary Southerland

Depression can be triggered by many factors. The journey out of the pit of darkness truly begins when we choose to identify those factors and deal with them. God empowers each step, providing direction, comfort and strength beyond our own.

Physical factors: - Illness - Fatigue - Medication - Hormonal or ... Read the Article →

Organizing Paper Clutter in Your Home

By Glynnis Whitwer

Create a filing system - Every home needs a filing system to keep receipts for big purchases, owner's manuals, medical and tax records, important documents and financial records. Purchase hanging folders, manilla file folders and labels to get started. Organize by big topics with the hanging folders ... Read the Article →

Am I Depressed?

By Mary Southerland

The following is a checklist to help you determine if you or someone you love is depressed. Feeling depressed occasionally is part of life. But if it lasts more than two weeks check with a doctor or Christian counselor.

___ 1. Fatigue or decreased energy

___ 2 ...

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