Thank You, Cancer
Dear cancer, Two years ago today, you came into my life when I was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, or ACC, a rare salivary gland cancer.…
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To the Mama at the End of Her Rope
To the mama who’s at the end of her rope, You never would have known it, but I was at the end of mine in this picture. I was at the lowest of…
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The Most Important Part of Knowing God isn’t Church
Church is important, but it’s not the most important. Missions are critical, but they aren’t the most critical. Bible studies are essential, but…
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Dear Husband, I Love Being By Your Side At Church
My favorite dates with my husband are at church. Yeah, you heard that right. You see, church and “us” has a history. One of our very first…
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You Cannot Control Seasons of Grief; You Can Only Move Through Them
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to…
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Mothering You Well Means Pursuing Your Heart
Listen up Buttercup, I love you so much, more than you will ever understand outside of having children of your own one day. It’s a love I can’t…
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These Little Hands Won’t Be Little Forever
See those little hands? I know you mamas can relate to seeing those little hands. Those were the hands of my toddler, reaching for me today as…
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God Runs After the Runaways
Sometimes I just want to run away. Run away from responsibilities. Run away from relationships. Run away from the monotony of everyday life. It’s…
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Rest in the Truth, Weary Mama: You Are a Masterpiece
When I look in the mirror, sometimes I see a jaded version of myself. But sometimes I see me for who I am. Fearfully and wonderfully made. A…
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Dear Daughter, The Truth is Not Everyone is Going to Like You (and That’s OK)
“I don’t think she likes me,” my daughter stated matter-of-factly. It was the third time that week she’d made a…
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