I Can No Longer Live This Way Even if it’s “Best” For My Kids
As a mother, I seek out the best for my children. When I was pregnant, I picked the best doctor, hospital, and prenatal vitamins. When they are…
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Marriage isn’t Making Vows, It’s Keeping Them
Like dominoes I see marriages falling down, some for more obvious and irrevocable circumstances than others. The shock can be incredible when you see…
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No Matter Where You Go, My Love is With You
Baby girl, I miss you when you’re gone. The days seem longer and the minutes drag on. I work hard to intentionally schedule things to keep…
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A Single Mother is Strength Personified
When I was 12 years old my mother unexpectedly became a single parent. My dad left a note on the counter and my mother wept as she read it to me.…
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Dear Christians, Marriage was Not Created to be a Prison
I believe in the sanctity of marriage. I believe in vows, in forever, in good times and bad. I believe in miracles, in forgiveness, in walking…
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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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Divorce Was Not the End of My World
There are storms of emotion involved with the big D-word. No matter the cause or circumstances divorce is quite the beast to bear. I cried and…
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Growing Up in a Broken Home Gave Me a Longing For a Family of My Own
It has been nearly 10 years since my parents divorced. A lot of time has passed since then as I am now married and have a family of my own. As a…
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Trading Fleeting Moments of Fame for Unshakeable Faith
The string quartet began playing Pachelbel, as my dad and I took our first steps down the aisle. I began to lose my composure as we proceeded to the…
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The Day I Stopped Going Around Our Marriage Problems and Started Going Through
I don’t know if I want to be a dad. Sitting there, celebrating Valentine’s Day as newly expectant parents, I heard these words. And…
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