By Erika Wilson Sometimes It’s Better To Be Happy Than Right
"Would you rather be right, or happy?" The words ring in my ears as I bite my tongue. I "bite…
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The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!
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By Rebecca Spohr I’m the Crazy Lady with My Hands Raised at Church, Holla!
Yeup that’s me! You probably have one of me at your church. She’s the lady who sings boldly and…
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By Tiffany Rodriguez Mourning the Death of a Parent Who’s Still Living
Mourning the death of your parent while they’re still alive feels so wrong. Why is this a thing? Why am…
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By Candace Alnaji To My Firstborn as We Become a Family of Five
It’s been almost three years since we brought you home from the hospital, a tiny bundle of need wrapped in…
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By Her View From Home I’ll Never Become My Mother
You know on Mother’s Day, when people take to social media to post photos of their mothers and write nice…
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By Ashley Yarbrough Dear Husband, I Am So Grateful For You
Dear Husband, You are completely oblivious. You didn't realize that I grinned ear-to-ear as you played and giggled with our…
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By AJ Wilson Welcoming Motherhood Through Foster Care
After drinking deeply from the Word of God, I take another sip of coffee. I have a few quiet…
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To the Wounded Wife, Staying Doesn’t Make You Weak
I drove up to work, my eyes puffy from sleeplessness and sobs. I'd left our four-month-old with my aunt and…
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By Kathryn Malherbe A Grandmother’s Wish For Her Grandchild
Author's note: This letter was written to my son by his grandmother, Wilma Malherbe, a week before this birth. My little…
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The Gifts Life Gives You in Your 40s
I’ve been in my 40s for a few years now, long enough to reflect on all the gifts life gives…
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By Brandi Jarrett Dear Surprise Baby, You’ve Changed Our Lives
Little girl, how did this happen? You weren’t even supposed to be here, you know. This would be the opening…
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By Jodie Utter Why I Chose to Stay After My Husband Was Unfaithful
I'm certain, if the choice had been mine, I would not have spoken candidly to a group of my dear…
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