The teen years are an opportunity for moms not to fall back in fear, but to press forward with hope as we preach and practice the gospel in each little moment.

Instead of clinging to our children as they grow, we can gradually deliver them from dependence on mom to dependence on Christ.

We all want an A+ grade for our reputation and our kids’ good behavior , don’t we? But the gospel says our kids aren’t projects to ace, but sinners in need of grace.