Marriage Sucks (the Selfishness Right Out of Me)
No one said it was going to be easy. As a matter of fact, I myself said, “For better or for worse.” The problem … I…
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Trading the Seen for the Unseen
I am expecting guests to arrive later today. My house is not ready. My laundry is not done. I am out of dish detergent and…
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An Attitude We Excuse That Is Inexcusable
I need my me time. I deserve to be happy. I should treat myself. I have my rights. I should get to do what I…
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5 Ways to Teach Our Children to Love Others
In the grocery store line, on the playground, and at the car wash, my girls want to know, “Are you a Christian?” It makes me…
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Is It Time for a Clean Sweep?
I always loved the television show Clean Sweep. In the show the contents of a whole room are placed into a person’s driveway, and their…
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The Things This Stepmom Did Right
Recently, my husband and I attended his son’s 40th birthday party. It’s hard to believe he was 11 when Steve and I married. Now he…
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Cousins Reading Club
“I’m bored!” The dreaded words our four children would cry out every summer several weeks after the close of another school year. I knew that…
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4 Things That Will Help When We Worry About Our Kids
I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others are a little less concerned, but…
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5 Ways to Protect Children from Pornography
In a fast-paced digital world, how can we protect kids from porn and the damage that it causes? Here are 5 steps you can take…
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The Higher Calling of Motherhood
I recently attended a Veteran’s Day programs for both of my children. Such different experiences. Eldest played in her school’s band, smiling with her friends…
