By Stephanie Mitchell 12 Weeks Was Long Enough to Dream
You weren’t planned. The surprise of all surprises, to say the least. But this is not how your story was…
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By Kathy Wetsell Dear New College Parents: It Gets Easier
Dorm supplies are center stage at Target, ready for college students and their parents to find with ease as they…
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By Amy Keyes I Want His College Experience to Be His Own
Back in the day, when I applied for college, my options were limited. By geography. By my GPA. By my…
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May We Raise Children Who Listen for God’s Whispers
As mothers, one of our most sacred responsibilities is preparing our children not just to survive in this world, but…
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By Kelly Odom I’m Watching Him Become the Man I Prayed He’d Be
It's been a hard day. One of those days where everything feels loud. We are renovating our house—it’s time. Actually,…
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By Gwen Paulson We’ve Gone from Covid to Kindergarten
When I was pregnant with my son in 2019, I looked forward to family gatherings, travel, adventures, and baby play…
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By Naomi Driedger Loving Ashton
Shellshocked, I stand beside the NICU bed. My tiny son is lost in a maze of tubes and wires. Confused…
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By Lisa Appelo I’m Done with Back to School as a Mom—But Not as a Grandma
It started in Target when I passed the backpack aisle. Instead of turning toward the school supplies and filling my…
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By Makayla Harvey It’s Your First Day of Preschool
My dearest son, It’s your first day of preschool. Almost four years ago, I didn’t want to think about this…
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By Monica Virga Alborno Traveling with My Daughter is Helping Us Both Grow
Travel has been a constant teacher in my life. It’s shaped who I am, how I mother, and the values…
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By Kristina Tretter Don’t Have It All Together? None of Us Do.
The laundry isn’t folded. The dishes aren’t washed. There are remnants of blueberry yogurt scattered from breakfast, and now there…
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These Covid Kindergarteners Will Change the World
My preschooler came home with a memory book. At school pick up, he ran to me excitedly with his hands…
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