The Upside of Holding Our Children Loosely
October 10, 2018
If we let go, won’t our kids fall? I’ve learned the answer is, no. Instead, they will find freedom. Freedom to grow, learn from their mistakes, trust God.
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The High Pay-Off of Spontaneity in Marriage and Parenting
September 6, 2018
Uninterrupted quality time makes for a perfect setting to talk about a quarter century of togetherness, so as part of the adventure, we decided to create a video documentary along the way called: Life As We Know It: A Tell All (most) About 25 Years of Marriage and Parenting
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The Joy of Finding Hope-Filled “Firsts” After the Inevitable “Lasts” in Mothering
August 27, 2018
Mommas, regardless of where any of us are on our mothering timeline, the key is basking in the knowledge that, God-willing, the inescapable lasts will eventually settle into sanguine firsts.
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These Are the Hands: A Prayer for a Mother and Child
July 25, 2018
These are the hands of your number one fan—hands that pressed you against my heart in ecstasy as I realized you were mine
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The Downside of Having Expectations for a ‘Perfect’ Family Vacation
July 2, 2018
Expectations are never a good thing. Especially when yoked to the hopes and dreams surrounding a family vacation. Life guarantees things will never go as planned. If we get caught up in the disappointment, we risk stealing everyone’s joy, including our own.
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Our Kids See Us From a Jesus-eye View and We Should Follow Suit
June 18, 2018
We aren’t the best judge of our character, especially if brokenness lingers beneath our surface. I think we can all do a better job of seeing ourselves through the eyes of love. We are made from love to be love in the world, after all, so we need only believe this because Jesus says it’s true and He uses our kin to prove His testimony.
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There is Power in Love—Our Kids Are Proof
May 28, 2018
Believing love wins is hard to swallow in the face of immense suffering, both within our personal circle and across the globe. We need faith, trust, and hope in what we can’t see to help us digest the anguish. Kids seem to have these three things mastered.
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What Spring, the Royal Wedding, & Motherhood Have in Common
May 16, 2018
Like a full solar eclipse, having these three life events line up at the same time is worth talking about. Although the comparisons are aplenty, here are four ways to connect the dots between spring, the royal vow exchange between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and all things momhood.
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Why Spiritual Balance is Vital for Healthy Momming It
April 30, 2018
What if a perfect blend of spiritual trust and surrender is the best cocktail for getting us through our most trying, stressful, wonky times? (not that I’m throwing wine under the bus)
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