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Jan 284 min read
Birthday Cake at the Homeless Shelter
“But Mom--why are we doing this? Why would these kids want this dumb party with people they don’t even know?


Dec 8, 20242 min read
Peace on Earth
"Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled" is my favorite line in the dear hymn, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".


Nov 30, 20243 min read
TREASURES AT THE FRONT DOOR
I complained to my friend Linda about the collection of rocks taking up residence in my car, and she added a new Mom Tool to my bag.


Nov 6, 20242 min read
In the Days of Babylon
May the Christians in America stand steadfast as Daniel did in the days of Babylon, remembering that our hope comes from the Lord.


Oct 19, 20242 min read
My Son Hates Church
My son is only three and for him he can't tell much of a difference between his days at the daycare and his time at Sunday School.

Oct 18, 20243 min read
Love Isn’t Equal
I wasn’t the perfect mom, by anyone’s scale. I didn’t love my kids equally, just the way that they needed. And that’s so much better!


Oct 18, 20244 min read
Grace and Forgiveness in Every Stage of Life
“I’ve done some research on you. You’re young, and so are your children. And you’ve never held a position of leadership in our church...


Aug 29, 20243 min read
Don’t Bother the Apron
Susanna Wesley was the mother of John and Charles Wesley, who are credited for founding the Methodist movement.


Jul 26, 20243 min read
God Gives Grace in Potty Training
Full disclosure:  I hated potty training. I hated being thirtyseconds from the closest bathroom, I hated spending money on Pull Ups…


Jun 21, 20245 min read
You’re in the Army Now Mom!
Those feelings piled on the surface while her hero was overseas. She built a dam to hold them until her son returned.


May 14, 20243 min read
There’s Always Room For One More
Sometimes I don’t even realize how much I needed this person until they are actually smack in the middle of my life.


Apr 18, 20244 min read
DIET CHERRY SPRITE AND GRIEF
You know that woman you hardly know, but you’d love to be friends with her? She seems funny and smart and just so cool.


Dec 21, 20233 min read
Jesus is Coming!
I am experiencing Advent for the first time and it is truly something special. I didn't know much about it until last year.


Feb 21, 20224 min read
Be Angry and Sin Not
UGH! That little... Why can't they... How disrespectful!!!! Don't they know....?!? Those are just a handful of the thoughts and emotions...


Mar 8, 20214 min read
Fully Engaged
By Guest Author, Allie Ulmer If there’s one thing I’ve learned in adulthood, it’s that life is short. As a mother, I’ve learned that the...


Feb 27, 20215 min read
When Uncertainty Steals your Joy
by Guest Author, Christi Kelly This time two years ago should have been the happiest moments in my life. All four of my children were...


Feb 14, 20213 min read
For the Love of God
Valentine's Day often sparks controversial debates on its merrits as a holiday. It's often touted as being overly commercialized. A...


Feb 7, 20212 min read
My Great Privilege
It was love at first sight when I looked over and saw my newborn son for the first time. I thought, "That's my baby?" I kept thinking, “I...


Dec 31, 20203 min read
The God Who Sees
The last few weeks of 2020 have been quite a whirlwind for me. When I went to my 36 week appointment, I had no idea that I would be...


Dec 29, 20202 min read
Baby's First Christmas
written by Anna Owens December 16, 1988 Dear Jesus, This is my first Christmas, and I really don't know what to do. I can't open any...
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