Last week I saw Halloween costumes in Costco and Thanksgiving plates at Hobby Lobby. It’s a true shock, but Fall is upon us. While I am sad to say …
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a letter to summer 2015
Hello Summer 2015,This letter isn't meant to manipulate you or anything, but you need to know: We are counting on you.As children, summer stretched …
my glamorous week in review
I live a glamorous life.This week has been particularly sleek and upscale. I'm not trying to make everyone jealous or anything, but like the …
when you’re done being the mom your kids deserve
The boy woke me up in the dark stillness of midnight and breathed little sobs and moans. We climbed the stairs and he held his tummy and sat next to …
midlife and mercy for the mamas and the papas
Growing up is hard to do.Because we live in the land of the free and the brave; because our parents told us that we could do anything we set our minds …
dear angry child…
Dearest Angry Child,I hear you.I hear your loud words, your cries of distress, your accusations, and your frustration with your circumstances.I also …
gospel mama: the dance
Even though my children are now all tall, handsome kids who can soothe my heart when life gets overwhelming and chaotic, some days my mind dwells on …
raising brave and vulnerable children
The Super Bowl was on in the living room and I was folding laundry in my bedroom. One sheepish child tiptoed in and slid into my bed.He was hiding …
how a pastor’s family is processing terrorism after being in Paris last week
We were driving to church Sunday morning when the random and odd question came from the third-seat row."Mom, where exactly is 'jail'?"I assumed there …
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how to be the best mom in the whole world
Every night that I sit on his bed and kiss him goodnight, my ten year-old Boy 1 says the exact same thing to me:"You're the Best Mom in the Whole …
ten thoughts that can cure baby fever
I currently have approximately twenty pregnant friends. Which is fine. I don't miss being pregnant. Heartburn, weight gain, waiting for two hours for …
parenting with hopeful tenderness
I found Boy 1 lying with his face in a pillow, sobbing with great, big gulps of grief."Did you already know?" he asked."Yes, buddy. Daddy told me last …
