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Marriage
September 22, 2021
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By Victoria Graff

In Our Marriage, We Choose Joy

While I was engaged to my now-husband, people often gave me their two cents on marriage. “It’s really hard,” they’d…

Anticipatory Grief Steals the Joy of Today

Grief, Living
August 14, 2021
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By Laura Thunell

Anticipatory Grief Steals the Joy of Today

The worst part of sudden loss may be how the brain adapts to make sure you’re never caught off guard…

When Depression Steals Your Joy, a Friend Who Shows Up Changes Everything

Faith, Friendship, Living
March 12, 2021
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By Her View From Home

When Depression Steals Your Joy, a Friend Who Shows Up Changes Everything

"I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not overwhelmed or annoyed by you. God is using me and that's an…

My Kids Still Believe in Santa and So Do I

Kids, Motherhood
December 22, 2020
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By Hillary Ibarra

My Kids Still Believe in Santa and So Do I

The tree lights flashed in our darkened living room that Christmas Eve night, creating transient shadows on the walls. The…

Let Christmas Comfort Your Hurting Heart This Year

Grief
December 21, 2020
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By Cat Borg

Let Christmas Comfort Your Hurting Heart This Year

I wanted to tell you something the other day. I even went as far as picking up my phone to…

Kids, Motherhood
November 23, 2020
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By Cat Borg

Choose Joy Even Now

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming. Some moments are perfect and happy tears form. I…

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Living, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Oh, mama. I know you’re struggling. I can see the pain behind your tired eyes. Your heart and mind are…

I Put My Holiday Decorations Up Early And I’m Not Sorry

Living, Style
September 8, 2020
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By Lauren Eberspacher

I Put My Holiday Decorations Up Early And I’m Not Sorry

"Are you seriously going to keep that thing in there all year?" my husband asked. I turned around and smiled…

As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
August 21, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough

Hey, sweetie . . . it's mom. I’ve been feeling a little unsettled lately. Not just "life is crazy and…

Dear Rainbow Baby, You Bring So Much Joy

Motherhood
June 3, 2020
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By Delia Nichole

Dear Rainbow Baby, You Bring So Much Joy

He asks me to watch him swing every day. Sometimes I watch him through the window as I make dinner.…

My Boys Wished For Birds—And It Was Just What We All Needed

Kids, Motherhood
April 8, 2020
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By Jackie Hostetler

My Boys Wished For Birds—And It Was Just What We All Needed

My 9-year-old son slept poorly seven nights ago. He awoke the next morning with tears in his eyes. I sent…

Child, Motherhood
March 14, 2020
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By Traci Hoy

It’s a Joy to Be Broken For You

I can’t feel my arm—it’s bent around the headrest behind me to hold your hand as you fall asleep. Your…

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In Our Marriage, We Choose Joy

Anticipatory Grief Steals the Joy of Today

When Depression Steals Your Joy, a Friend Who Shows Up Changes Everything

My Kids Still Believe in Santa and So Do I

Let Christmas Comfort Your Hurting Heart This Year

Choose Joy Even Now

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

I Put My Holiday Decorations Up Early And I’m Not Sorry

As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough

Dear Rainbow Baby, You Bring So Much Joy

My Boys Wished For Birds—And It Was Just What We All Needed

It’s a Joy to Be Broken For You

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