Little Kids Can Have Big Fears—Let’s Show Them a Bigger God
“Mommy, I’m shaking.” His little hands gripped the handlebars as he pushed his bicycle up the hill and away from the loud barking. The big dog…
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Jaclyn Warren
I Thank God Every Day For Choosing Me to Be a Boy Mom
She’s having a baby boy. And she doesn’t have a clue what to expect. She assumes there might be tractors and baseballs and maybe superheroes she…
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Dear Grandparents, We Miss You
Dear grandparents, We miss you. We’ve been advised to stay home for a bit to help keep you safe. Of course, you tell us you’re not afraid. But…
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You’re Just 2
The youngest of our boys turns two this year, and I’m already preparing my heart for the inevitable growing pains. Because by our fourth kid, I…
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I’m a Better Wife When I Prioritize My Faith
We have a motto in this house. It only takes someone saying “teamwork” to initiate the chant, and a chorus of rowdy brothers chimes in,…
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Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates
Mommin’ with anxiety is no joke. Moms are supposed to protect their cubs and have it all (or mostly) all together. We’re driving cross country,…
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God Designed Marriage to be Sacrificial
It’s been exactly 10 years and four kids since my husband and I entered the bond of holy matrimony overlooking a beautiful valley in East…
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Mothers Weren’t Meant to Carry it All
“Dear God, please give Mommy four sets of arms. Amen.” My eyes blinked wide open as this prayer rolled off my 6-year-old’s tongue at bedtime.…
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When I Pray For My Kids, I Pray For Yours, Too
My oldest just finished kindergarten, and I’ve realized my prayers are changing. I’ve always asked for protection and guidance for my kiddos; for…
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What It’s Like to Raise a Boy
Dear expectant mama, I watch you marvel as you rub your belly, already searching for his familiar touch. You wonder what he is feeling and try your…
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