When the Holidays Are Hard
My boots echoed on the Target floor, a steady tapping with each step. I remember thinking to myself, as long as I can hear that tap, at least I know…
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Sorry Friends and Family, Christmas Eve is Our Night
I think that one of the hardest parts about transitioning from married to married with kids during the holidays is feeling like you have to keep up…
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Dear Mama, God Can Handle Your Emotions
Dear mama, As we all know, motherhood is such an incredibly vulnerable time of life. Emotions tend to run high. I have found that when I am…
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I’m Learning to Hold My Children Loosely
Let me set the record straight: I am terrible at holding my children loosely. So, there’s that. However, I am an expert at knowing what…
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The Greatest Feast of All This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is typically a short one for work. This means I rest a bit easier, knowing that I’ll be enjoying more husband time, more help…
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Am I Seeking God Enough in the Daylight to Find Him in the Dark?
Every morning, I roll over to find a tiny body between my husband and me. Sometimes I remember how he got there. Sometimes it’s as if he magically…
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14 Faith-Based Gifts For Friends and Family
Sparkly lights, Hallmark movies, heartfelt gifts, and too many cookies. ‘Tis the season for all these things. Unfortunately, ’tis…
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I Don’t Think I Can Do This
It was time for the annual semi-dreaded first day of school picture for my two youngest boys who are now in high school. Since kindergarten, this has…
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The Kindness Elf: An Intentional Alternative to Elf on the Shelf
There is something about the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of a child. The way they stand in awe of a brightly-lit Christmas tree; how they…
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Thank You For Praying For Us
We recently went through a very scary situation with our 4-year-old. He caught a somewhat common childhood virus, but things went completely awry and…
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