Candy Gibbs

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Teen Events

Brian’s Blog Takeover

April 17, 2018 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

The Wheeler Peak Summer Braveheart’s Expedition will be here before we know it! I thought you might might like to hear from Brian. My husband Brian and my middle son, Jake lead the expedition and it is all things masculine…


A few of my favorite things…

April 12, 2018 • Community, Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Teens, Women's Events

I would have to agree with some of you that now is my favorite stage with my children.  I know that teen years appear to be daunting and can seem overwhelming.  But believe those of us who are standing on…


The Reset Generation

April 10, 2018 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

“All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 16-17 Haven’t we all seen…


Strength

October 31, 2017 • Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Teens

Strength is the physical power to carry out demanding tasks; emotional toughness: the necessary qualities required to deal with stressful or painful situations; and a source of strength or support. Another definition I read said, “the power to resist attack.” …


iPhones & the iGen

October 26, 2017 • Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Teens

Have you seen this book–iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us, by Dr. Jean M. Twenge, PhD?  Whew! Super long title!  I…


A word to parents…

October 12, 2017 • Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Teens

Parents, I have spent a lot of time praying for you and thinking about the incredibly difficult and eternally important job you have in raising the next generation.  I admire and respect you more than I can convey.  You are…


Be Ready for Good

October 10, 2017 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

Making a good choice begins with having a plan and being ready.  We talk to our young people about being ready to go on time, being ready for big events, and being ready in sporting events.  But do we talk…


Moms & Sons (Part 4)

September 20, 2017 • Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Women's Events

Mothers and their sons–what a divine and beautiful bond!  I have enjoyed this subject so much and would love for some of you, mothers of sons, to give some feedback in the comments.  Some of the very best moms I…


Moms & Sons (Part 2)

September 8, 2017 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

In my last post we began a discussion on the unique relationship mothers have with their sons. The Lord has called us as mothers to train, equip, and impact our young men and in so doing, to release them back into…


Moms & Sons (Part 1)

September 6, 2017 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

I would like to focus for the next few weeks on a very special relationship, mothers and sons.  I have been so blessed to have two wonderful sons.  I have three children and each of them has such a unique…

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