I’ve been practicing of messy art of motherhood for a long time now. Like, decades. And just as God’s humor would have it, right when …
10 Things I Wish I Knew As A Younger Mom
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5 Ways to Help Your Teen Remain Close to the Lord
Raising teenagers today is not for the faint of heart. There are SO many worldly influences competing for our teen’s attention and affection, and keeping …
6 Must-Know Truths for Single/Divorced Moms
There is no circus quite like the life of a single/divorced mom. I’m recently re-married, but it wasn’t long ago I found raising three boys …
7 Ways To Become A Closer Family, Starting Today
We all want to be one of “those” families. You know, the ones who play board games every Saturday afternoon after cheering each other on …
6 Ways To Become A Happier Mom
Years ago I started a group called UnMom, a community of mothers who loved their children, but found the day-to-day tasks and experiences of motherhood …
Embrace the Season You’re In
I recently survived an annual tradition straight from the underworld, known only to mothers of small children: The outdoor family photo session. For those yet …
My Baby Left for College…And Now I Need Tranquilizers
There are so many moments in parental life we just can’t emotionally prepare for. The insanity of screaming like a Sudanese war chief for hours …
How to Practice the Art of Motherhood
When I get to heaven I will have two questions for the Lord. The first is the common query of why innocents had to suffer …