forgetting to dance
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When was the last time you danced in the freedom of your forgiveness? When was the last time the joy of your salvation overwhelmed you such that you shouted to anyone who would listen, "Come see a man!!"
View ArticleShould I Put My Daughter on Birth Control?
We hope that by putting our daughters on birth control we will protect them from getting pregnant, or getting in a position where they have to make a choice. But I submit that doing this communicates a...
View ArticleWant to change the world? Pray for your sons.
Pray purposefully and passionately for the hearts of your sons.
View ArticleWhen Radical Faith Goes in Mourning
When painful surprises of life come, our faith can take a hit. How do we resolve all of the questions we have about God when life just hurts too much?
View ArticleWhen Mom Lives in the Shadows
The light was nothing short of remarkable. No mountains blocked it. No hills kept it from view. I turned a complete 360 and realized that everywhere I looked there was light. And I was stunned...and...
View ArticleWhen Mom is Tempted to Despair
Last Thanksgiving I prepared a day of wonderful education and hands-on experience for my boys. As a homeschooling family, we're always looking for ways to make the calendar come alive, and it had...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Children When Tragedy Strikes
I know many of you are wondering how and what to share with your children about this tragedy. Based on my experience as a counselor, as a mother, and as someone who's lived through something similar to...
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I'm raising two rough and tumble, loud, aggressive, highly physical boys—and I affectionately refer to them as...those boys.
View ArticleNeed some hope to start your new year?
This mothering gig is hard work, and it doesn't really matter if you stay home with your children or work outside of the home. Most moms, regardless of their work status, want the very best for their...
View ArticleMaking Yourself Safe for the Post-Abortive Woman
The latest statistics show that as many as four in ten women have experienced one or more abortions. The next time you’re in a large group of women look around and let that statistic wash over you.
View Articlefor the girl who just wants to be wanted
in man's economy, broken + broken often equals more broken.
View Articlehow to be a Light-chaser
I love how light can bring out the unseen beauty of a person or thing, but I'm learning that it can't always be controlled.
View ArticleHow to Control Your Feelings {When They're Out of Control}
A friend asked me the other day how I'm able to keep my feelings from running my life. My answer? I don't always. But I'm learning.
View ArticleWhen Radical Faith Goes in Mourning
When painful surprises of life come, our faith can take a hit. How do we resolve all of the questions we have about God when life just hurts too much?
View ArticleWhen Mom Lives in the Shadows
The light was nothing short of remarkable. No mountains blocked it. No hills kept it from view. I turned a complete 360 and realized that everywhere I looked there was light. And I was stunned...and...
View ArticleWhen Mom is Tempted to Despair
Last Thanksgiving I prepared a day of wonderful education and hands-on experience for my boys. As a homeschooling family, we're always looking for ways to make the calendar come alive, and it had...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Children When Tragedy Strikes
I know many of you are wondering how and what to share with your children about this tragedy. Based on my experience as a counselor, as a mother, and as someone who's lived through something similar to...
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