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For years I believed there was something wrong with the way I was wired. As a go-getter, recovering perfectionist, and ultra-responsible person, I prided myself on meeting and exceeding expectations (as a wife, mom, friend, colleague). But I often fell …
Both of my pregnancies were quickly followed by cross-country military moves and major bouts of postpartum depression. No part of you wants to meet the neighbors and find a new church home when you can’t even sleep at night or …
My hair fell hot against my face. I positioned the flatiron and smoothed another chunk of wayward blonde strands. “Mom!” My four-year-old boy ran into the bathroom, joining me in front of the mirror, “You look like a firefighter!” was …
30 Days to Peace (WaterBrook, Oct. 17, 2017) is a breath of fresh air amid the demands of our daily lives. Through daily artistic prompts, this month-long creative journal invites you to slow down, be present in the moment, reconcile …
Just over 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963. His words and work stand steadfast today, leaving a legacy of a nation changed …
Friday mornings had become my most beloved time to practice selah. I’d scrimped enough in our budget to hire a college student to come and spend a few hours helping homeschool the children while I slipped out to meet women …
As the oldest child in a single parent family, I grew up fast. But when I became a mom, I wanted to “do it right,” to be a good mom for my two boys. So, I blindly signed up for …
Winter has a way of reminding me I can’t control every aspect of my life. Ever since I was young, I have loved the seasons. The unique feel, tastes and rhythms of nature have always whispered to me that there …
A year ago marks a turning point in my life when I said no to living in chaos and yes to living in peace. I didn’t know I was in a bad place; I thought I was coping. In fact, …
How 10 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Christmas Hope, Love, Joy and Peace are the themes of the season. At church services around the world candles are being lit this month in honor of these holiday virtues. And yet …