Dear Son, I’m Sending You Into the World Covered in My Prayers
Dear son, You are called to be in the world, but not of it. And my goodness right now the world seems like a mess. What’s good is bad and…
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Faith
But I’m Only 37
As I sat on the cold exam table in the proverbial paper gown, I bit my lip and held in my tears. The doctor could tell there was a quiver in my…
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Sometimes I Feel Like a Failing Mama in Church, But Today Was Different
I have been pulling solo-parenting duty during church for three years now. My husband is in the church choir so my role is to primarily be a mom and…
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God Leaves No Prayer Unanswered
Do you ever wonder why God doesn’t answer your prayers? You know the ones I’m talking about—the ones where you find yourself face-down…
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A Woman at Target Made Me Cry Today
I bumbled through the Target aisles with two kids under two. The toddler screamed from the cart like a curly-headed fire alarm. The baby cried as I…
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It’s OK, My Child, I Know How To Fix it
Smiles turn to sobs. Giggles turn to groans. Squeals turn to screams. There are moments where I can hear pieces of my heart breaking as tears roll…
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My Daughter’s Traumatic Birth Taught Me To Stop Complaining and Start Praying
It’s been four years since I gave birth to my second child. But today, I remember vividly every detail that taught me an unforgettable lesson. It…
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As God Knits You Together, I Pray for You My Son
When I first found out you were going to be a little boy, I was happy. I was ecstatic. I had always dreamed of having a little gentleman. Yet, being…
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Sometimes Faith Speaks Loudest Without Words
On a recent Wednesday morning, I sat at my friend’s dining room table surrounded by a handful of other women. We nibbled on breakfast casseroles…
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What Happens When a Sisterhood Betrays You?
“Sisters watch out for each other, comfort, and are there for each other through thick and thin.”–Bonnie L. Oscarson The principles of…
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