I have this image from a favorite childhood book. It was an adventure novel of two men, braving the wilderness and struggling to survive against daunting odds. It was the type of rough-hewn, straight-talking, no-holds-barred
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Parenting Isn’t Only for Parents
Parenting isn’t only for parents; it’s for the kids. I’m the oldest of three boys. The next arrived nine years later, and the third two years later. As the oldest, I learned from the starts
Read moreNot Sure I Want to be a Mother
Woke up this morning and barely made it to the bathroom before tossing my cookies. I can’t imagine going through another eight months of this. My mother-in-law warns me about all the weight I’ll gain
Read moreA Mother’s Prayer and Ultimate Sacrifice
As mothers, we need to do as Hannah did—no we don’t need to leave our children physically, but in our hearts we do need to leave them with the Lord. It’s our ultimate sacrifice for the ultimate gifts given to us.
Read moreThankful for What I Haven’t, by Nancy Lohr
It is one of my Lord’s mercies to know what to give to me and what to withhold.
Read moreChristmas this early? Really?
We started rehearsals already for our Christmas musical at church. “What?” you say. “Rehearsing already for Christmas? But that’s months away!” Yes, that’s what I said. Rehearsing for Christmas in September. Holidays flow onto each
Read moreIn the Busyness — You Can Create!
This summer our family had the most magical vacation, but now we are in the busyness. The magic had nothing to do with the destination, but for seven days we immersed ourselves in each other.
Read moreWilling to Serve
Ken’s mother was working in the kitchen when she heard a knock on the door. She wiped her hands on her apron, headed to the front room, and turned the knob. There on the porch
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreThe Blessing of Moving From Home to Home
I remember the day I realized I married a mover. I’m not talking about a guy who drives a big truck and makes his money relocating other people. Corey wanted to move me. Every two
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