By Liz Spenner I Want To Raise Children Who Stop and Pray at Sirens
They get me every time. The sirens. Every time I hear them, my heart skips a beat. Knowing someone is…
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By Elizabeth Spencer Dear Church, We Have To Do Better Than Say “Just Give it To God”
I love the body of Christ. I grew up in it. I have been loved by it. I am thankful…
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar Let Us Raise Kids Who Ask What They Can Do To Help
I'm teaching my kids that when someone's sad, you put their needs before your own. My middle daughter was hysterically…
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By Rachael Ramas Teach Your Children the Joy of Giving This Christmas
My daughter clutched her piggy bank tightly as we walked into the store. She must be having second thoughts, I…
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By Amy Gray My Hurting Heart Needed That Hug
In the time of greatest fear, I was shown the greatest compassion. My baby died. It sounds rather blunt to…
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By Meg Duncan Maybe It Starts Simply By Saying, “I Hear Your Hurt.”
For years I haven't put much thought to racism. I'm ashamed to say it, but it's true. I've been taught…
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By Eryn Austin-Bergen God Remembers Who I Am
“I. DON’T. WANT. TO!!” The yelling gets louder and louder as she stomps on her bed staring me down with…
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By Heather LeRoss Dear Son, Be More Than Happy
Not long ago my youngest son asked me, “What do you hope I’ll be when I grow up?” My first…
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By Debra Palmquist Francesco Bought Me Flowers
I don't usually shop at Trader Joe's, that is my husband's domain. He goes for the Roquefort cheese, coconut milk,…
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By Jenny Albers So God Made a Nurse
God said, “I need someone to care for the sick, the fragile, the broken, and the dying.” So God made…
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By Shelby Skiles It’s OK to Just Listen
Grief makes us uncomfortable. Being face to face with someone else’s intense sadness is really hard. In my life, people…
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By Summer Gordon How Losing My Son Opened the Eyes of My Heart
"I like your tattoo," I said to my server as I tried to hide myself from the other restaurant patrons.…
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