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Dear Son: Will You Please Stay 5 Forever?
Last night, we cuddled under your dream tent and read Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. As I read you squeezed my arm and said, “I love you, Mama” with your double-dimpled smile. “I love you, too, Will. I want you to stay this age forever.” “But I won’t,” you said so matter-of-factly. And my heart ached a …
10 ways moms can pray for their children
May they know that your prayers were a huge reason why they chose the road of wisdom and not foolishness.
Dear Mom and Dad: Don’t be a bystander
A few weeks ago while my friend and I were watching our kids at the park, our sons came running over to us. They informed us of a boy who’d called them an inappropriate word while they were playing in their “secret fort” off in the distance…
What Inspired Me About our Visit to The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile and Lodge in Pawhuska, Oklahoma
A few weeks ago for Spring Break, Jeremiah and I helped get my parents settled in their new home in Oklahoma. One day we took a nice detour from moving boxes and headed an hour and a half away to The Pioneer Woman’s mercantile and lodge in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. This was such a special trip for my …
Seven Things I Wish I’d Known Before Becoming a Mom
Even in your imperfections, building a legacy and investing in the life of your child is an amazing gift.
Battling in Fervent Prayer for Your Children
Not too long before my family and I made our big move from Dallas, Texas to Holyoke, Colorado, I was in my parents house reminiscing on all our memories, our journey of seminary, and the special city where all our babies were born. I was in my moms sowing/reading room when…
Three Simple Ways to Cultivate Faith in Your Child During the Season of Lent {with Katie Bowman}
Research shows that more than half of Christian kids are walking away from the faith once they are college age. I don’t know about you, but I am unwilling that even one of my three kid’s hearts would be lost. The encouraging news is that experts say that what makes the difference is cultivating their …
We All Have to Grow Up
Rebekah has looked up to her big brother John since the day she was born. In fact, he is the one who named her “Bekah” after he couldn’t say her full name Rebekah. John was her first friend, her first fight, and her first fun! She has never known life apart from him and oh does she love him and look up to him fiercely…
A Wife & Mother’s Response to Target’s New Bathroom Policy
This blog is about marriage, motherhood, and faith. I prefer to stay out of politics and cultural affairs because that’s not my calling in writing, but in light…