It Is Okay to Like Yourself
“Do you know what I like about myself?” The answer that my son gave to that question was wonderfully spot on to who he is…
Mom Life
Motherhood doesn’t erase who you are—it refines it. In our Mom Life category, you’ll find faith-based encouragement for the Christian mom who wants to grow spiritually, rediscover her purpose, and care for her own heart in the middle of everyday life.
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Ideas For Fun-Challenged Moms
I had a mom come to me and ask, “How can I teach myself to have fun with my children?” Initially I was taken aback…
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Holding My Faith Firmly Instead of My Children
In the past 24 hours I’ve had the opportunity to talk to two of my children – my high school sophomore and my 6th-grader –…
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What I Gained By Giving Up Time On Facebook
A while back I hopped on Facebook first thing in the morning, as was my usual routine numerous times a day. The routine had started…
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25 Creative Ways to Tell Your Spouse ‘I Love You’ on Valentine’s Day
Is it more important to love … or to be loved? Most of us would agree with George Eliot’s words, “I like not only to…
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Inconvenienced?
This week I had the privilege of being inconvenienced. My entire schedule and plans were laid aside to parent another family’s seven children. The father…
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What Christ Did at Christmas: A Christmas Devotional
We were all excited. I’d planned a sparkling Christmas family night: soup with cornbread, making popcorn balls, and then cuddling up together for “The Polar…
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Decking the Halls Without Decking Your Family
The Christmas season is supposed to be about family, cherishing loved ones, and celebrating Jesus, the Light of the World coming to dwell among men…
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6 Easy Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s School
Here we are again. Long days at the pool will soon be memories replaced by new shoes, class schedules, and fall sports. Whether we like…
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Instead of Yelling, Try Helping
Recently, I was frustrated with a few of my children who were dawdling with their room cleaning. As I walked into their still-messy room to…
