I have a deep faith in God and a close walk with him for over 55 years, but my husband's cancer has depleted my reserves. Because Christ lives in me, I consider myself able to...
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What I Don’t Regret: From the Parent of a Prodigal
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 10, 2024 | what you can do
“I’m so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I didn’t know what to do and I didn’t understand what you were going through. Please forgive me.” I’ve spoken these apologetic words to...
4 Suggestions for Parents Who Feel Hopeless at Easter
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 30, 2024 | what you can do
Easter is tomorrow, a day of hope and new beginnings. But before the resurrection came the crucifixion which brought a lot of loss, betrayal, confusion and unanswered questions....
7 Tips for Parents When Waiting is Hard
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 6, 2024 | what you can do
Life is full of waiting. Let’s be honest, waiting is hard--especially when you are the parent of a troubled teen or adult. It’s hard because there’s a problem they’re powerless...
Three Strategies to Help Hurting Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 8, 2024 | what you can do
Hurting parents feel helpless. We wonder what we can do to survive the pain and trauma we've experienced with our teen or adult children. How do we live our lives again. Are we...
When God Makes Hurting Parents Wait
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 6, 2023 | what you can do
Sick and tired of waiting for change, I wondered how long before for my daughter would be ready to quit drinking and making poor choices? When would she accept help? At 25 she...
10 Tips to Help Parents Build Stronger Bridges
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 7, 2023 | what you can do
We need healthy boundaries with our children, but we also need bridges. Boundaries are good stewardship of ourselves. They help us know what is and what is not our...
God Will Carry You Through: 4 Changes Brokenhearted Parents Can Make
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 30, 2023 | what you can do
Today's post is from guest blogger Linda S. Clare, a fellow hurting parent and author of a recently published book I've been enjoying, Prayers for Parents of Prodigals. When...
6 Truths to Help Hurting Parents in the Storms of Life
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 9, 2023 | what you can do
Startled awake out of a deep sleep by a fierce storm, I couldn't get back to sleep. Between crashes of thunder and flashes of lightning, I realized something. What I experienced...
Suicide: The Shameful Family Secret
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 2, 2023 | what you can do
What impacts countless lives worldwide every day sending out waves of pain and suffering? Suicide, one of the most shameful family secrets. Suicide devastates families, breaks...
My Child Might be Suicidal – What Can a I do? Part 3
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 25, 2023 | what you can do
Do you have a son or daughter who has been suicidal? Were you paralyzed, not knowing what to do? Did you think nothing would help? I have good news for you. There is something...
My Child Might Be Suicidal – What Can a I Do? Part 2
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 21, 2023 | what you can do
My child might be suicidal, what can I do? Worried sick about my daughter, this was the question that tormented me. I feared she was in danger of ending her life. I struggled to...