Finding the Father I Always Had: A Father’s Day Reflection
For many, Father’s Day often comes and goes with far less celebration than Mother’s Day. Father’s Day can often stir up pain rather than joy,…
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God as a Father: More Than Authority, Always Love
Have you ever thought of God as a father you’re constantly trying to “stay out of trouble” with? As if He were only an authoritarian…
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When Summer Doesn’t Go as Planned: 3 Tips for a Meaningful (but Manageable) Summer
Summer often arrives with high hopes and big plans. As moms, we look forward to long, leisurely days. We dream of time to rest, relax,…
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4 Ways to Let Your Husband Lead
I have to say it wasn’t always easy for me to let my husband John lead. When he and I married in 1990, I was…
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5 Things To Do When You’re Dealing With Overwhelm
Today, I’m overwhelmed. My unplugged laptop had been set aside to fix another cup of coffee, water some plants, start and fold some laundry, and…
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How to Have a Stress-Free Summer With Kids: 2025 Summer Guide
Summer with young kids can feel a little like juggling popsicles, pool toys, and endless snack requests—all while trying to savor the sunshine yourself! If…
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Here’s Why Endurance is The Energizer Bunny of Character
As I bring this blog series, The Importance of Building Character to a close, I think it’s only appropriate that we end on the character trait…
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W.W.J.D – What Would Jochebed Do?
With all the craziness going on in our world right now, as moms we may often think, “There has never been a harder time in…
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When Motherhood Feels Unappreciated: Encouragement for Moms of Teens
Since my four daughters were very little, I have always looked forward to Mother’s Day and my birthday. They have always been super kind with…
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Two Worlds: A Mother’s Day Reflection
The shuffle of her house slippers. The sound of her laughter mingled withtears as she laughed at some joke. The flick of her wrist when…
