Momming: Is great too much to ask?
In the filtered reality of social media, setting “great” as a standard for motherhood feels like a lot of added pressure. But let’s be honest, no…
I will never be a perfect mother
I recently read this and immediately recognized it as one of the truest statements ever… "I was going to be a perfect mother...Then I had children!"…
5 Tips for avoiding Mother’s Day Disappointment
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY WEEK! So…it’s safe to assume that we’re all focused on taking care of our own Moms this week, right? We’re reminiscing about…
Wishing you an Un-Hallmark Mother’s Day
I reserve the right to gripe just a bit about Mother’s Day. Woodrow Wilson wasn’t thinking of preachers’ wives when he signed a bill making the…
Becoming sensitive to God’s presence in a hypersensitive world
“What do you think this is? Chuck E. Cheese?” My mom used to say things like that when us kids would be climbing on sofas and jumping off chairs—in…
Everyday rhythms that reflect the goodness of God: Breakfast and beauty at our tables
Biscuits with bacon or sausage every weekday morning. I can still remember my dad asking how many biscuits I wanted for the day as I pulled my…
Raising your child to be kind in a divisive world: Three ways to cultivate a selfless mindset
Every parent says life totally changes the moment your first child is born. I can confirm that this is 10,000 percent accurate. My entire perspective…
Children Are Complex
One of our daughters has such a sweet, tender heart, and for a while that's all we saw in her. She served others, prayed for others, and read her…
What 'Strong is the New Pretty' Says about Our Daughters
A group of fathers was recently asked to name the top two or three qualities they hoped to see in their daughters. Intelligent, independent, and…
