Candy Gibbs

Writings

Teens

Honor Roll

May 3, 2016 • Parenting, Teens

In my estimation, Middle School is one of the most difficult times in life.  You are at the mercy of your environment, and the environment in Middle School can be extremely toxic and overwhelming.  Understanding this, makes recognizing and celebrating…


A few of my favorite things…

April 7, 2016 • Parenting, Teens

    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…


Goals

January 19, 2016 • Parenting, Teens

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. “ Zig Ziglar As we begin a new year, I think it is a fabulous idea to spend some time encouraging…


A New Year’s Rant…

January 11, 2016 • Parenting, Teen Events, Teens

Happy New Year!! I pray that you are off to a wonderful start.  I love the holidays and all of the fun activities, but also very much enjoy getting back in the swing of things when the new year arrives. …


Praying for Your Teen: Day Five

December 4, 2015 • Parenting, Teens

Praying for Your Teen’s Purity in Using Technology  “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.  The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.  On the contrary, they…


Praying for Your Teen: Day Three

November 24, 2015 • Parenting, Teens

What moves you?  Recently, I participated in a Bible study, Children of the Day, by Beth Moore on 1 and 2 Thessalonians.  One of the topics we discussed was all the hardships the apostle Paul faced.  He was stripped, beaten,…


Caught (Part 1)

October 15, 2015 • Community, Parenting, Teens, Women's Events

  “Then each went to his own home. But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At dawn He appeared again in the temple courts; where all the people gathered around Him, and He sat down to teach them. The…


We CAN Make a Difference

September 25, 2015 • Community, Parenting, Teens

I received this email below last week and I just have to share it with you.  This is from a “friend of a friend” who I have never met personally.  He IS making a difference right where he is and…


Guest Post By Lydia, 15

September 9, 2015 • Teens

Today’s blog post comes from my friend, Lydia.  She is a 15 year old young lady who obviously knows what she’s talking about.  I’m in awe of her passion for Jesus and for His promises of things to come! My…

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