The contents of the letter surprised me. Perhaps shocked is a better word. It was the beginning of August and every afternoon my soon-to-be first-grade son and I raced to…
The contents of the letter surprised me. Perhaps shocked is a better word. It was the beginning of August and every afternoon my soon-to-be first-grade son and I raced to…
On my 30th Birthday in 2021, I was suffering from “burn-out,” and decided to run away from home. But of course, with a husband, 3 children, and a small business…
The flashing blue and red lights in the rearview mirror cut me short in what was, in my mind, a well-deserved lecture for my children. On the way to Bible…
Last year for Mother’s Day, all I wanted was a nap. If you’re like me, you think you have the energy to take on an army of a schedule and…
We can truly rest when we begin to embrace simplicity – understanding that we cannot do it all. Moms, we do not have an infinite supply of energy. although our…
Have you ever had the unpleasant realization that what you thought was true, about certain people or parts of your life, wasn’t actually true? I have. I felt like what…
If there’s one thing that I believe wholeheartedly, power and freedom lie within the intentional act of prayer. Nothing will keep you on your knees and in constant conversation with…
We moms have a zillion concerns for our kids. It doesn’t take long to discover that we as parents need all the help we can get. But an interesting transition…
How do we build bravery in our kids when the big scary monsters aren’t just under the bed? Maybe you’re like me and “Be Brave” is something you’ve said…
“Mom.” The insistent whisper pried my reluctant eyes open in the half-light of dawn that was slowly creeping across our bedroom. The view from my soft, welcoming pillow showed my…