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Despair & Hope
A few months ago, I came across an article from Marie Claire that stopped me in my tracks. It’s titled “We Need to See More Parents Having Abortions in Film and Television.” And…
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Standing for Life: Q&A with Pro-Life Apologist Stephanie Gray Connors
A few years ago, I saw a social media post about a Canadian pro-life activist who was invited to speak at Google. It caught my attention because I thought the pairing of a…
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Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Several days ago, I was scrolling through Twitter when I came across a tweet that caught my attention. A woman had posted a funny “ad” for friends. Because my husband and I have…
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When Mom Lets Go & Lets Dad Be Dad
It had been ten days since my son and I had been home, it was bedtime, and it was not going well. Our son (I’ll call him “T”) was overly tired, my husband…
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Practicing a Life of Prayer
A while back, a dear friend asked if I would pray for her. My response was as it always is when someone asks for prayers: “Of course.” And I was sincere, because to be…
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In the Word: Goodness
This month, as we focus on biblical goodness, I hope this reading plan not only helps you to spend time in God’s Word on a daily basis but also encourages you as you…
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Being a Friend to a New American
This month, as we focus on biblical kindness, we’re revisiting an article we originally published in July 2019—because when it comes to kindness, even the smallest act of kindness can make a big…
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Editor’s Picks: June 2020
June. The month of celebrating dad, summer vacations (or, perhaps this year, staycations), and warm(er) weather, depending on where you live. This month, I’m sharing a few of my husband’s favorite things, along…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Decorated Sugar Cookies with Ashley Fondren
We’ve all seen them and perhaps even enjoyed them—those incredibly designed and delicious sugar cookies. But the thought of attempting these professionally made cookies at home can be overwhelming. Well, be overwhelmed no…
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In the Word: Patience
“Like all the fruit of the Spirit, patience is a gift given to us by God. As we are God’s children, grafted into the Vine, we can’t help but bear fruit; it is…
Writings for the simple and quiet life
