When Faith Feels Like Going Through the Motions
I heard my 3-year-old gasp over the sound of our church’s piano and looked over just a moment too late to catch the crayons falling behind our pew.…
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The Older I Get, the More Sure My Faith Becomes
As I get older, I have this inward sense of shedding the layers that once enrobed me. I find myself caring less about what others may think of me,…
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5 Ways to Draw Closer to God in the Midst of Motherhood
Motherhood is a demanding job and can leave precious little time for anything else. Moms of young children often find it challenging to find the…
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To the Distracted Mom at Church: it’s Worth it
Sunday mornings are chaos. You wake up behind the 8-ball every week. For once, your kids slept in a bit later than normal. You turn on the pot of…
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Church is Full of Messy People Like Me
I went to church today like I do every Sunday. I left inspired and frustrated like I do every Sunday. Inspired because people make church beautiful.…
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I’m Not Your Typical Christian Woman
I grew up knowing God. I went to church every Sunday. CCD and CYO on Wednesdays. I knew why we celebrated Christmas and Easter and the…
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From the Very First Moment, You Have Been Loved
I’ve always been a churchgoer. I pray. I believe. But if I’m being perfectly honest . . . I struggle sometimes to comprehend He means ME. God is…
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To the Mom Who Hasn’t Been to Church in Awhile, God Still Loves You
“God’s having a party.” This response from my husband garnered way more laughs from me than I think he had expected. It was his…
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I’m Surrounded by a Sea of Believers, But I Feel so Alone
I look around the church and see the many familiar faces who make up the congregation. I see the grandpas whose wisdom and gentle smiles remind me of…
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Dear Christian Parents, Don’t Turn Good Things Into God Things
Christian parent, I must confess that the world pulled me astray. When my children were younger, I gave little thought to my personal responsibility…
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