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What Colton Told Pastor Todd Burpo About Angels

What does Colton tell his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, about his trip to Heaven? Who did Colton meet while in Heaven? Why doesn’t Pastor Todd think his son is making it all up? In Heaven Is for Real, young Colton tells his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, about his experiences in Heaven. Colton claims to have met his grandfather, “Pop” and his unborn sister who had passed away in the womb. Todd hadn’t told Colton about either of these relatives. Continue on to learn what Colton told Pastor Todd Burpo about his meetings in Heaven.

Descriptions of Heaven From Colton Burpo’s Visit

What are Colton Burpo’s descriptions of Heaven? Do they match those from the Bible? Could he have gone to Heaven if he didn’t die? In Heaven Is for Real, toddler Colton Burpo claims he went to Heaven during a surgery on his appendix. Over the next few years, Colton reveals descriptions of Heaven to his father, pastor Todd. Keep reading for Colton’s descriptions of Heaven.

Michael Oher: Childhood and System Failure

What was Michael Oher’s childhood like? How did Michael Oher end up in foster care? Michael Oher first lived with his biological mother, Denise. When Michael was a child, he wound up in foster care, and quickly got lost in the system. Read more about Michael Oher, his childhood, and how his time in foster care.

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy: Michael Oher’s Parents

Who are Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy? How did they help Michael Oher? Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are the adoptive parents of Michael Oher in The Blind Side. The Tuohys were a Memphis couple whose children went to school with Michael. They took notice of his struggles, and welcomed him into their home. Read more about Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and what they did for Michael Oher.

Donald Trump Growing Up: Like Father Like Son

What was Donald Trump like growing up? What were the biggest early influences on his character and business acumen? Trump is a born-and-raised New Yorker. Growing up, Donald Trump’s biggest influence was his father, Fred Trump, who was tough both personally and professionally. Donald learned about business, toughness, and efficiency from helping his father in his housing business. Read about Donald Trump growing up.

Anne Frank’s Mother in The Diary of A Young Girl

How did Anne Frank describe her mother? What was their relationship like? Most of Anne’s recollections about her mother were rather negative, focusing on their constant conflicts and disagreements. As time went on, Anne tried to have sympathy for her mother but had a hard time because of her mother’s critical views of Anne and her behavior. Read about Anne Frank’s mother, Edith Frank, and what Anne thought of their relationship.

Raising Children: Embrace the Uncertainty

What is the most important thing in raising children? How do parents unintentionally harm their children? Raising children is an uncertain experience. We tend to want certainty and structure, but parenting is more about embracing the unknown. Unfortunately, the foundation of uncertainty is the perfect environment for shame and judgment to grow. Here is how you can set a foundation for raising children that are healthy and wholesome.

Advice for Every New Mother: You Got This

Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy as a new mother? Does the thought, “I’m a bad mom” often cross your mind? When you feel like you’re not succeeding as a new mother caring for an infant, it’s easy to feel like a failure. Every new mother has only two goals: take care of the baby and take care of yourself. Continue on to learn tips from one new mother to another.

The Struggles of Motherhood: No Mom Is Perfect

Do you have school-age children and are dealing with the struggles of motherhood? Do you have a fear of inadequacy when you compare yourself to other moms? The struggles of motherhood, especially during the school-age years, are demanding. You’re faced with a slew of paperwork, events, and demands on your time, and no matter how much you give, other moms seem to be giving more and doing better. Keep reading to learn how you can deal with the struggles of motherhood.

Joy Moore: Wes Moore’s Inspirational Mother

Who is Joy Moore from The Other Wes Moore? How did she contribute to Wes Moore’s success? Joy Moore, Wes Moore’s mother, is the major reason for all of his success. Joy worked multiple jobs to put her children through private school and sent Wes Moore to an expensive military school when he needed discipline. Read on to learn more about the life of Joy Moore.