Trusting God with our children by stepping back in full faith
As parents ingrained with the need to protect our children at all costs, it can feel impossible to take a step back and allow them to struggle…
What I want my kids to know if they ever struggle with their mental health
As parents, we want to ensure our kids are kind and will be a good friend to others. As Christian parents, we want them to know and love…
Faith inspired tips for raising highly sensitive children
Parenting is an adventure filled with unexpected joys and challenges that shape us as caregivers. If you’re blessed to be raising a highly sensitive…
Overcoming the spirit of fear with children
“What do you want the judge to decide in court tomorrow?” my daughter asked. “Whatever God wants, I want.” “But what do you think will happen?” “I…
Three lies we believe as moms struggling with anxiety
I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a child. I cannot tell you the exact age it started or how it crept up on me, but I can tell you that looking…
Why judging other moms diminishes the power of the cross
The minivan sliding door of shame—it’s a thing. You know, when you drop off your kids at school with all humanity watching, the door slides open and…
Easter is greater than Christmas
“Which of your Eids is bigger?” my Muslim friend kindly inquired one lazy afternoon. Her mahogany eyes glistened with curiosity as she waited for my…
The hope of Easter all year long
Spring is always such a welcomed season. The winters can be longer and darker in some areas. As soon as the weather starts to creep out of the…
Don’t skip the scary: 3 reasons kids need the whole story of Easter
Lilies grace each page, and a rainbow sunset paints the sky behind the silhouette of three crosses on a hill. Pictures of Jesus sweating drops of…