“It feels as if most areas of my life are very uncomfortable,” I thought as I carefully shut the door of my 19-year-old Dodge
Yesterday my mom sent me a text asking if she could take my two toddlers and me to Costco. And she did. She came
Have you ever met a woman who was equal parts beauty and strength? She is lovely in appearance and demeanor, and her strong will
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Have you ever felt like your world was shaking, maybe even crumbling, around you? I say “your world” and not “the world” because it’s
Did you know that one of the most influential pastors and preachers of the Christian faith struggled with depression and even suicidal thoughts? Known
The other night my husband and I sat on the kitchen floor and talked until 1 in the morning. The TV wasn’t on—or maybe
How Grit and Grace Make a Woman Beautiful 1. She can laugh at her silly mistakes, knowing it doesn’t diminish her dignity. 2. When she comes
I wouldn’t normally expect to have an ah-ha moment about life while watching a TV show like The Voice, but the other night that’s
It’s National Nurses Week, and I can’t think of a better time than now to honor these special people and celebrate their selfless work.
In light of all that our teachers are doing right now, we felt they should be honored in a special way during teacher appreciation
Our kids can embarrass us and make us laugh. These moms are sharing a few of those moments. "I will never forget this Target run" I
Have you ever felt abandoned by God in your pain? You seek his face but it cannot be found. You turn the pages of
There are some things that only siblings understand because you've known each other the longest. Have a laugh and share with your sibling(s): 1. You
I recently read a great article about how anxiety can negatively affect our health, stress our immune systems, and actually cause us to become
I drove upstate to visit my best friend from college this past weekend because she just had her first baby. I couldn’t help but
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Do you have a passion for writing? A personal story that you know other women would benefit from? Do you want to offer women
We all do it. The long-awaited moments of silence ensue, and what do we do after those crazy little humans are sleeping in their
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Dear Teachers, We are praying for you… For energy to keep up with your students, lesson planning, grading, and the many additional things that go on
My husband asked me recently if there’s anything I’ve learned since being pregnant for the first time. Thinking of my chronic morning sickness and
