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…
A love that will never leave you
My firstborn spent a semester abroad in his junior year of college. Like any mom who’s separated from her child, I knew the exact distance between…
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…
Preach the gospel to yourself first, then your children
Sin. That heavy, one-syllable word that can feel like a gut punch when we stop and ponder our own. As Christian parents we can jokingly say we’re…
What to do when someone you love has a miscarriage
Pregnancy and infant loss is tragically common. Chances are, if miscarriage or stillbirth isn’t part of your personal story, this unique type of loss…
You are not a bad mom
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is…
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…