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Our Park Emergency: The Importance of Planning and Intuition
Read More: Our Park Emergency: The Importance of Planning and IntuitionToday I was reminded of the power of a parent’s intuition. It’s a gut feeling that’s hard to explain, but it’s something that every parent knows deep within their bones. We took our three little ones, aged 2, 3, and 4, to their favorite park. The park was quiet, with just one other family and…
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Learning from the Littles: Trusting God Like They Trust Me
Read More: Learning from the Littles: Trusting God Like They Trust MeAs I navigate the whirlwind world of motherhood with my three littles (2, 3, &4 yo), I’m constantly reminded of the non-stop nature of their needs. Every few minutes, someone needs something – a snack, a hug, a question answered, or a boo-boo taken care of. It’s exhausting, but it’s also a beautiful reflection of…
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Two Versions of Me: Why I Know God is Real
Read More: Two Versions of Me: Why I Know God is RealHow do I know God is real? I’ve known two versions of me. One without a relationship with God. And one with a relationship with God. The difference of night and day seems an adequate comparison. For the first 25 years of my life, I lived without a relationship with God. Raised in a non-Christian…
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Motherhood Unscripted: Teaching Jesus in the Messy
Read More: Motherhood Unscripted: Teaching Jesus in the MessyAs parents, we often feel pressure to create perfect, Pinterest-worthy activities for our kids. We want to provide them with enriching experiences, teach them about God’s love, and create lasting memories. But what if I told you that you don’t need a perfectly planned lesson or activity to do just that? Tonight, I set out…
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Midnight Laughter: The Low Battery Blues
Read More: Midnight Laughter: The Low Battery BluesI’ll never forget the night that our neighborhood became an impromptu concert venue. It started innocently enough – or so I thought. I love sleeping with the window open, even in the dead of winter, and that particular night was no exception. The cold air was refreshing, and I was snuggled up cozy under my…
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Trading In and Trusting: Lessons from a Faithful Truck
Read More: Trading In and Trusting: Lessons from a Faithful TruckI’m not sure what’s more surprising – that my husband’s trusty old truck finally kicked the bucket, or that I’m using it as a metaphor for spiritual growth. But here we are. I’m a sucker for finding God’s lessons in the unlikeliest of places, and this story’s no exception. In all seriousness, watching my husband…