Can You Be My Wife and Their Mother?
By Vonda Li From a Husband’s Perspective I am a husband to you and a father to our children. I married you, and together we brought our children into this world. These roles are connected, but they are not interchangeable. I can wear several hats, but I cannot be the same person to everyone—and neither can you. So, before you say, “I do,” ask yourself: Can I recognize the difference between being a wife and being a mother? Can I give both relationships the attention they need
An Inside Look at Hannah's Situation and The Lord of Hosts
An Overview of "Hannah’s Prayer" When the story of Hannah is preached, most messages begin with her prayer and end with the birth of Samuel. We hear about the woman who went to the house of the Lord with a broken heart. We hear how she prayed so intensely that Eli mistakenly believed she was drunk. We hear about the vow she made before God and how the Lord remembered her. Then, at last, Samuel—the child for whom she prayed—was born. It is a beautiful testimony of prayer, fait
It Takes a Village
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Suddenly One Parent Is Left To Do All The Work Most mothers, at some point in their lives, dreamed of becoming a mother before motherhood actually came to pass. They imagined a family: a father, a mother, and children growing together under one roof. The thought of family can be delightful. It brings visions of love, stabil