A year ago we unexpectedly lost our baby at twenty-two weeks. Today we remember his birthday and look back on…
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The Habit Improving My Attitude Everyday
Bad habits are easy to come by. Starting this habit will help you have a better perspective everyday, and especially…
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Help! I Haven’t Slept in a Month. Hope Exhausted Moms Needs to Hear.
Some seasons of motherhood leave us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. We may feel weak, but there is hope bigger than…
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On Being Settled
You know how there are times when you feel confident…when you have “it” together…when your encouragement to others springs…
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Nature of Motherhood–Encouragement for All Moms
Every parent has undoubtedly experienced the lull of smooth sailing with their children only to be swiftly awoken from a comfortable…
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The One Resolution I’m Making This Year…
A new year is here. And while for many the new year is ushered in with noisemakers and sparkling drinks,…
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You Can Do Hard Things
Most of the time, when I am encouraging my kids to persevere and not give up it is in…
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Look for the Helpers — James’ Due Date
Yesterday was my expected due date for baby James. I knew it was coming, but still on the morning…
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Cooking with Kids– Good, Not Essential
My husband and I had a babymoon of sorts over the weekend. Three full days away with no kids– the…
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When We Want to Do It All, But Can’t.
Lately I’ve had this suffocating feeling in my chest. It hits randomly during the day, never at a convenient time. It…
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Three Free Daily Bible Resources for Kids
After I shared about our new homeschool space earlier this week, several people asked what I am using to teach…
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Finding Hope and Help in Books During A Grieving Season
I have spent a lot of time in the mountains this month, which has been wonderful. First, a couple of days at…
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James’ Story– Chasing the Rainbow Through the Rain
I go to bed with the same routine every night. Every night for the last four weeks, that is….
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Dear Refuge of My Weary Heart
Two weeks have now gone by since we lost our little son. In some ways, it feels like it has…
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Grieving Loss. One Week Later.
This morning is one week since we found out that our baby’s heart had stopped beating. The past couple…
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