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3 Steps to Building a Family Foundation of Peace

by Raphael PierceFamily Time, Parent/Child Communications November 1, 2022June 25, 2026Comments are Disabled

Have you ever passed an almost empty construction site one day, only to be surprised a few days later by a nearly completed structure? While it may seem as though the building appeared overnight, considerable work had already taken place beneath the surface. That preliminary foundation work is essential to the long-term strength and stability …

3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Teenager

by Raphael PierceFamily Time, Parent/Child Communications, Parental Patience November 1, 2022June 25, 2026Comments are Disabled

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. When my kids began approaching the “Big 1-3” milestone, I was utterly petrified. Oh sure, I appeared calm on the outside, but internally my mind was racing. I attempted to ease those fears by emphasizing strong values and praying daily for wisdom and grace, but …