Recently, I read a comment from a stepmom seeking insight on a situation regarding her stepson’s mother. Based on what she shared, in my humble opinion, both women were making…
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Moms, Keep on Keeping On
Parenting, parenting, parenting! Need I say more? We all struggle in some way or another with parenting. This may not be your particular season of struggle, but the reality is…
Can We Teach Our Children to Be Grateful?
Not too long ago a young mom wrote me asking if I could give some suggestions on how she could teach her children to be grateful. She wrote: “I love…
Mom 15 Minute Vacation Day
There are days when muttering under my breath is all I seem to do. When complaints cross my lips like sprinters crossing finish lines. When all I can think of…
One Word That Can Change Your Mom Life!
Do you ever wake up and dread your day? A mom who’s a cook may not know how many more potatoes she can peel at work only to return home…
Taking Respite As A Mom
My two daughters and I recently attended a Mother/Daughter Conference at Pine Cove Camp in Tyler, TX. After a grueling 7-hour trip due to standstill traffic and detours, we arrived…
Peace In The Waiting
We’ve been at the hospital all morning, sitting in a waiting room. Some designer attempted to make the room cheery—speckles of primary colors decorate the floor tiles, and the chairs…
The Perfect Season
I remember one of the first times I heard about seasons in a woman’s life. It was at a Bible study on Proverbs 31. We were discussing how to interpret…
Two Women: A Mother’s Day Tribute
I have been incredibly blessed to have two amazing mothers. One is my own mother, and the other my mother-in-law. Even though both of them are in heaven now, hardly…
Devotion on Prayer For The Hungry Heart
Someone sent me a great video clip from America’s Funniest Videos. I don’t know if it won, but I would’ve given it first place. It stars an unhappy baby who…