Pray For the Mama’s Heart
Pray for the mama’s heart. This is a scary time to be alive, for young and old alike. Uncertainty, fear, confusion, and chaos saturate…
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9 Things to Do With Bored Teens Beyond Board Games
Quarantining is starting to get a little old for a lot of us, and there’s no end in sight right now. As parents of teens and tweens who are…
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Today I’m Sad For the Expecting Mamas
I went to my well-baby checkup today alone. I recorded the heartbeat for Ben to hear as this was the first appointment he’s had to miss due to the…
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Our Anniversary Doesn’t Matter—Our Marriage Does
Twenty years ago today, two wide-eyed 22-year-old kids stood before their family and friends and pledged to have and to hold each other til death did…
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His Grace is All I Need
I was 17 the first time I stared down at two pink lines. Old enough to know they were the result of my own choices, but too young to understand how…
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Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom
Dear second born, You didn’t make me a mom, you made me a better one. I didn’t think I could possibly love another human being with that perfect…
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Asking “How Can I Serve My Spouse?” Changes Everything
“Marriwage, marriwage is what brings us together . . .” Thanks, The Princess Bride. But if marriage is what brings us together, what rips…
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Cutting the Cord With My Narcissistic Mother
I was on the examination table at my gynecologist’s clinic when he asked me a question that was about to change my life, “Do you often get…
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You Remind Me of Heaven
I never expected this. No, nobody ever prepared me for this. But you remind me of Heaven. Of course, I’ve never been to Heaven. But…
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Dear Teachers, Moms Miss You Too
Dear teachers, I really miss you. But not for the reasons you think. If they didn’t yet, I hope that by now parents all over the world realize how…
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When You’ve Come to the End of Yourself—Pray
Prayer isn’t always pretty and that’s what makes it so beautiful. It’s beautiful knowing you can bring everything and all that it entails to…
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10 Free Art Classes Your Kids Can Take From Home Even if You Stink at Crafts
I have a secret to share: I’ve never been an arts and crafts mom. It’s like I’m missing the gene. To be honest, I suck at it and my…
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