Christine Carter's Blog

Parenting a high school senior and soon-to-be graduate is an exciting and stressful season for both the parent and the senior. I know. I have a senior who will be graduating soon and this last year has been full of somanythings and somanyfeelings. As we prepare for her graduation and launching her out into the […]

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It’s been quite a year for us all, filled with so many challenges and difficult decisions, so much heartache and fear over all that has transpired during this Pandemic. No matter who you are, where you live, what your circumstances are, and all you’ve been through, we can all safely say we are glad to […]

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Have you read the greatest story ever told? I decided when December came, I wouldn’t watch or read the news for the entire Christmas season and let me tell you, it has changed everything. Instead of watching the news every night, I’ve been watching Tim Mackie Sermons (I’m obsessed. Seriously, look him up. I have […]

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This is the time of year when all our families should be stirring with excitement and anticipation for the holiday season, filled with festive traditions that bring us joy while creating lasting memories. Thanksgiving offers us the time-honored opportunity to gather with loved ones and celebrate all we are thankful for, cherishing moments together with […]

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What do I want for Mother’s Day?   My husband has been asking me all week what I want for Mother’s Day and I keep telling him I don’t know. I just don’t know.   Do I want the house cleaned or the laundry done? Do I want flowers and perhaps a gift card? What […]

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We are all stuck at home. Everything has shut down and most of us are going to be spending many weeks, maybe months in our homes, feeling restless and worried, annoyed and even angry. We’re all giving up a lot and it’s frustrating having our lives come to a screeching halt, I know. It’s also […]

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Encouraging Letters to Teens, From a Mom   I have had a wonderful year of writing in 2019! And as I reflect on all the words I have written for various parenting sites around the web, I realize that many of my articles have been encouraging letters to teens, from a mom- aka ME. Each […]

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Dear Kids, There are so many things I’m trying to teach you as you grow up, but there’s one life-changing lesson that stands out above the rest. If you can learn this valuable principle, it will make your life richer and more fulfilling. Choose gratitude every day. You might roll your eyes and nod with […]

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Why do Christians pray in response to horrible headlines?   Terrible things happen all over the world every day. We see the headlines describing horrific mass shootings, devastating natural disasters, demoralizing victimization, erupting war-torn regions, and personal tragic circumstances that are heartbreaking, terrifying, and upsetting to read. When calamitous news is shared on various media […]

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Friends, today I’d like to introduce you to my friend Aminata Coote, who writes at Hebrews12Endurance.com and is an author of several Christian books. Today she is offering us some important lessons to teach your daughter, inspired by her newly released Bible study for teen girls titled: “Royal: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther”. I have […]

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