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I Don’t Want to Mother My Children in My Own Strength

Faith, Motherhood
April 27, 2020
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By Amber Palmer

I Don’t Want to Mother My Children in My Own Strength

I didn’t quite know fear until I became a mom. Eleven years ago, fear made itself at home in my…

I Wonder Now How We Ever Did Life Without You

Kids, Motherhood
April 23, 2020
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By Lindsey Carson

I Wonder Now How We Ever Did Life Without You

Sweet third child, your presence flooded our lives with abundance. The kind of abundance God promises—that pressed down, shaken together,…

You May Be Exhausted, But You’re Still a Good Mom

Motherhood
April 19, 2020
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By Lacey Owen

You May Be Exhausted, But You’re Still a Good Mom

I don’t have many hobbies outside of my home. I love my day job but it’s them I long for.…

Dear Mama of Littles, You’ll Never Be Loved This Way Again

Motherhood, Toddler
April 17, 2020
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By Kristen Winiarski

Dear Mama of Littles, You’ll Never Be Loved This Way Again

In between the tantrums and the teething, there are hugs and smiles. They wear you out. They lift you up.…

Dear Husband, I So Desperately Need Your Help

Marriage, Motherhood
April 13, 2020
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By Lindsey Carson

Dear Husband, I So Desperately Need Your Help

Dear husband, Sometimes I need your help. The words sting a little as they hang in the air. The reality…

As a Healthcare Worker, My Husband Is On the Front Lines. As a Mom, So Am I.

Marriage, Motherhood
March 27, 2020
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By Carolyn Moore

As a Healthcare Worker, My Husband Is On the Front Lines. As a Mom, So Am I.

“Hey, just checking in. How’s your day?” I balanced the phone between my shoulder and ear as I pulled a…

I Talk to Your Teens All Day: Here’s What You Can Do Better

Fatherhood, Tough Times
March 27, 2020
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By Chris Cochran

I Talk to Your Teens All Day: Here’s What You Can Do Better

As you can probably imagine, working with teenagers exposes me to a lot of unique conversations and social situations. The…

Kids, Motherhood
March 26, 2020
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By Lauren Flake

Homeschool Might Be Just What We Need

I'm sad. The denial and bargaining has worn off, and the grief has set in. This pandemic quarantine is depressing.…

Dear Family, This is Going to Make Us Stronger Than Ever Before

Living
March 24, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Dear Family, This is Going to Make Us Stronger Than Ever Before

What a time this is, family. We’re on day nine of who-knows-how-many of all being home together. I’m not going…

Motherhood, Toddler
March 23, 2020
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5 Minute Read

By Jennifer Bailey

On the Days I Forget to Love You

As with every morning, I started with coffee and bravely told myself today wouldn’t be a cluster as the mom…

Dear Child, I Hope You’ll Remember This Love

Child, Motherhood
March 20, 2020
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By Simone Griffin

Dear Child, I Hope You’ll Remember This Love

I hope you remember hands that rubbed your back and pulled you in closely. Instead of hands that vigorously typed…

Dear Moms, We Are Made For Such a Time as This

Motherhood
March 19, 2020
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By Heidi Farrell

Dear Moms, We Are Made For Such a Time as This

I got up well before the sun rose. I washed dishes, emptied the dishwasher, wiped the table from last night’s…

raising kids

I Don’t Want to Mother My Children in My Own Strength

I Wonder Now How We Ever Did Life Without You

You May Be Exhausted, But You’re Still a Good Mom

Dear Mama of Littles, You’ll Never Be Loved This Way Again

Dear Husband, I So Desperately Need Your Help

As a Healthcare Worker, My Husband Is On the Front Lines. As a Mom, So Am I.

I Talk to Your Teens All Day: Here’s What You Can Do Better

Homeschool Might Be Just What We Need

Dear Family, This is Going to Make Us Stronger Than Ever Before

On the Days I Forget to Love You

Dear Child, I Hope You’ll Remember This Love

Dear Moms, We Are Made For Such a Time as This

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