God Gives Us More Than We Can Handle, But Never More Than He Can Bear
Sometimes we have to sit in the rain. Growing up in the Midwest, surrounded by churches on every corner and raised in one whose members’…
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The Day My Baby Was Born, I Was Born Again Too
When I saw the double-blue lines on the pregnancy test, I erupted into loud, boisterous sobs. While most women’s cries stem from excitement and…
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A Father to the Fatherless: A Letter to My Children
To my precious and beautiful children: I know your daddy is gone, but I want you to understand a few things. He loved you. He prayed every day for…
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Postpartum Depression Stole My Joy, But God Gave it Back To Me
I have to admit, watching new moms on my social media feeds and out in public used to fill me with envy. These moms looked so proud and filled to the…
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I Sang to a Dying Stranger and Touched Heaven
Years ago, a friend called me out of the blue. “My friend’s grandma is at hospice. They don’t know how much longer she has. They asked me to…
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Dear Tired Mama, Sometimes Church is For Naps
When my babies were . . . well, babies, I found myself widowed at the age of 28. To say I was suffering from sleep deprivation was a tragic…
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5 Biblically-Based Ways to be Gentle With Our Kids’ Hearts
“I just need you to sit down and be quiet for five minutes!” The words spewed out of my mouth before I could stop them. They came from the…
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When I Pray For My Kids, I Pray For Yours, Too
My oldest just finished kindergarten, and I’ve realized my prayers are changing. I’ve always asked for protection and guidance for my kiddos; for…
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I Dreamed of a Big Family But God Had a Different Plan
I woke up violently shaking and fading in and out of anesthesia-induced sleep. Through tired, scared eyes I could barely muster the strength to…
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A Mother’s Prayer
God, help me remember the great honor it is to have these children in my life. When I’m full of frustration because the kids don’t listen or they…
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