One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood is Letting Our Kids Find Their Own Way
Oh, sweet mama, you’re not alone . . . we’ve all done it. And some of us even do it from the moment we learn we’re going to have a…
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Dear Lord, Bless This Mess
It was 5:48 p.m. when dinner was officially over in our house. My husband had taken the shift feeding our baby girl who was covered in food—just…
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God Gently Calls Us To Serve Them
Tonight, our tiny, nearly microscopic subdivision yard held eight children on its soft green blades. I always find myself dreaming of lots of acreage…
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May You Always Bring it Home To Me
When you’ve had a rough day at school, I hope you bring it home. When you lose the game or fail the test or don’t get the part, I hope you bring…
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Play Really is the Work of Childhood
As I sit here, I am listening to my older daughter color by herself in another room. Of all of the sounds of young motherhood, the self-chatter…
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Dear Child, Know This: You Are Created in God’s Image and Loved Beyond Measure
“I’m weird.” The words shot across the interior of our car and pierced my heart like an arrow. “What do you mean, buddy? Why would you say…
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Science Says: These Are the Names of the Worst (and Best!) Behaved Children
Attention all expectant parents: you might want to take a quick read-through of this here article before you set that baby’s name in stone,…
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How We Saved Our Marriage in the Final Hour
Before having kids, I thought I had a glimpse of what the hardest parts of parenthood would be. I had babysat throughout my teen years. I already had…
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Mom Shares Toddler’s Near-Death Experience: “No Corded Blinds Are Safe”
Parents are constantly being warned about safety hazards via social media, and I realize it can get a little wearying. As a new parent, I must…
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Dear 3rd Child, I’m Not Neglecting You. I Just Know You Can Handle More.
First-time parents are the cutest, aren’t they? I sure was. With my first baby, I was the typical newbie to the world of motherhood. I worried…
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