My dear friend Megan had her first baby this week. The story of her road to motherhood is miraculous and amazing and so beautiful that thinking about …
happy birthday to the neverland boy
Today is Boy 2's birthday, which means many wonderful things for him and for me.Because birthdays are for mamas in a secret way. Like little treasures …
a mom’s ode to yoga pants
I stood out in the driveway Monday afternoon, and Mr. Fantastic looked up from the pile of leaves he was raking."Are those new sweatpants?" he asked …
these are the good old days
So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. So God set …
modern parenting
"Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during …
the last train
"Mom, can we build a train track tonight?" my seven year-old's mouth smiled at me all cocky and enthusiastic."Yes. I would love that!" I echoed back, …
because motherhood means birthing destiny
Ten years ago fire burned in my belly and the vice grip of contractions wrung deep moans from my lips.Then in one beautiful moment of agony, with a …
10 roles i refuse to play as a mom
Moms are the swiss army knives of real life. We correct homework, bandage wounds, pay bills, pick weeds, make applesauce, frame crayon art, paint …
are we ever really ready for motherhood?
Ten years ago today my first baby was due to be born. I had hoped he would come early, but he came four days late instead.I was uncomfortable, in …
an out-of-step boba fett and jesus kind of morning
The Boba Fett alarm clock down the hallway resounded with an unexpected, loud beeping much too early this morning. No one seemed to know who had …
what it means to be a mama
Being a mama means lots of things.It means smiling at the number rising on a scale for months.It means filling out endless paperwork, praying for open …
how we love our children
I may have been made for many purposes, but none of them are as noble or as beautiful as my assignment to love my children as God loves all of His. …
