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The Glory of the Empty Tomb & What it Means to Live a Risen Life

Too often the things in which we find our sense of meaning are actually meaning-less. In and of themselves, our beautifully decorated homes will not last, and neither will our happy marriages to our handsome husbands. Even our motherhood will undergo a shift as we step into the life that is yet to come. Our possessions and money and fame… Read more

What Does It Mean to Parent with Humility?

God has called mothers to do many things. We are a chef, a chauffeur, a referee, etc. It seems like we are always going and doing what needs to be done. It can be easy for us to become discouraged and exhausted through all of the work we must do. So, how can we be humble through the endless tasks… Read more

Dear MOPS Childcare Worker

Every other week, in a fit and scramble of sippy cups, diaper bags, and the occasional (or not so occasional) tears, you see me. You see me in my frantic dash from one door to another. From one kid, one room, to another, as I try to get everyone where they need to be before I grab a hot cup… Read more

Four Simple Ways to Bless People In Your Home This Holiday Season

This week I took my kids to Target. I can’t remember exactly what we needed, but I do know that we didn’t get everything on our list, because we had to go back a couple of days later. No one really complained about that. At the end of one of our visits, the cashier handed my children toy catalogs to take home.… Read more

How to Set Priorities and Keep Them (as a Christian Mother)

Learn how to set priorities as a mother in order to keep your sanity in this post! I can’t remember the last time I went somewhere, ALONE. Everywhere I go, whether it be the store, or church, or the zoo, or even the bathroom, I’m usually followed by a trail of Little Ducks. My “entourage” as I like to call… Read more

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