Do We have the children we need for our godliness?

Parenting can be challenging, and it's not unusual to hear them tell about the challenges - often in a way that depicts it as unfair.  However, as Christian parents, God may have our refining in mind.  Leslie Ludy does a magnificent job of reminding us of that in her blog post Part One, Choosing Joy  Even if you aren't  a parent, I think you will find the principles in this article inspiring, encouraging and practical.