Lord, Just Get Me Through This Storm
I found myself driving alone, in the middle of a place I knew nothing about, with the wind and rain beating against me, and the low hanging dark…
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Praying With My Daughter Grew Both of Our Faiths
One of my longtime favorite places to pray has been in the car. Those rare and stolen moments of solitude as a mother are somehow the safest and…
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Love Notes From My Mother in Heaven
Twelve years have passed since my mother exclaimed, “I’ve died and gone to Heaven!” as she leaned back in her big donut-shaped tube and…
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I’ll Never Be a Good Enough Mom
Well-meaning people sometimes use the phrase, “She’s such a good mom!” Maybe you’ve had someone say this about you, and maybe…
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Dear God, I’m Just So Tired
As I walked out the door, I frantically made a mental check of the amount of money in my wallet to be sure I would be able to buy a coffee. A sense…
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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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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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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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Dear Daughter, Invite Jesus Along For the Ride
Dear daughter, You are now 16, and the long-awaited time has come for you to get your driver’s license. I know how excited you are to have the…
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I’m a Special Needs Mom and I Worry
My dear sweet child, you truly are my world. We have not been with one another long, but I honestly don’t know how I ever lived without you.…
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