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Faith
June 7, 2019
3 Minute Read

5 Ways to Draw Closer to God in the Midst of Motherhood

Motherhood is a demanding job and can leave precious little time for anything else. Moms of young children often find it challenging to find the…

Faith, Marriage
June 6, 2019
5 Minute Read

Dear Christians, Marriage was Not Created to be a Prison

I believe in the sanctity of marriage. I believe in vows, in forever, in good times and bad. I believe in miracles, in forgiveness, in walking…

Child, Kids
May 26, 2019
2 Minute Read

But Wasn’t He Just a Baby?

To the mama of a preschool graduate. To the mama who started the school year with tears streaming down her face. To the mama who considered…

Kids, Motherhood
May 24, 2019
4 Minute Read

Dear Parents, From a Teacher: Let Your Kids Fail

Dear parents, Please let your kids fail. Don’t get me wrong, I love my students. In fact, one of my cheesy hallmark phrases, when asked who my…

Child, Faith, Kids
May 24, 2019
4 Minute Read

Dear Child, Know This: You Are Created in God’s Image and Loved Beyond Measure

“I’m weird.” The words shot across the interior of our car and pierced my heart like an arrow. “What do you mean, buddy? Why would you say…

Kids, Teen
May 21, 2019
3 Minute Read

I Never Imagined What I Was Wearing on Graduation Day Might Stand in Between Me and My Future

I grew up very poor, living in low income housing, eating reduced lunches, and being raised by a single mom working two jobs just to make ends…

Shop
May 20, 2019
4 Minute Read

Show Your Favorite Dad (or Grandpa!) How Much You Care This Father’s Day With the Perfect Gift for Him

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about ways to spoil all of the special dads in our lives. And why…

Kids
May 4, 2019
5 Minute Read

We Used to Spank Our Kids to Discipline Them; Here’s Why We Stopped

I grew up in a family where spanking was a regular form of discipline. It wasn’t frowned upon in our community and it was popular with most…

Shop
May 1, 2019
5 Minute Read

Thank You, Teachers! Shop For the Perfect End-of-the-Year Gift to Show Your Gratitude to Educators.

School may be winding down for the year, but teachers are busier than ever. As a former teacher, I can attest to the madness of this stretch of time…

Marriage
April 23, 2019
4 Minute Read

I Chose This Man; Won’t You Choose Him, Too?

Dear family, My husband and I believe in the biblical view of marriage, and that makes us one. One heart, one mind, one mission. So we would…