Father God is Gentle with You, Be Gentle with Yourself as You Parent (Guest Post)

I’m delighted to welcome back my friend Tyra as she encourages as with the Father’s love and shares about her new book, Purposeful Parenting.

Our Good Shepherd, Our Good Father

by Tyra Lane-Kingsland

All morning this Chris Tomlin song played in my head, “You’re a good good father. That’s who you are. And I am loved by you.” Those words were a balm for my weary soul.

Though it doesn’t often consume me, the void I felt in my heart this Mother’s Day was palpable. My mother died when I was just...