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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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Loving Our Children Biblically & Finding Joy in the Trenches of Motherhood
By Katie Faris “The days are long, but the years are short.” This was the quintessential parenting wisdom that experienced moms gave me when my children were young. While I understood “the days…
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A Mother’s Reflections
By Felicity Buckley Every year in the beautiful month of May, we take time to celebrate our mothers. Motherhood is an interesting topic because it can be considered from three very distinct perspectives:…
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The Peaceful Home: Finding Solace in the Chaos of Everyday Life
by Andrea Chatelain I know exactly when it’s about to hit—that moment when all the chaos around me triggers anxiety or severe frustration. Like when I’m in the kitchen stirring soup for supper…
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Me, My Spouse, and God: 7 Practices to Keep God at the Center of Your Marriage
When I speak with couples looking to get married, I always assure them that if they both commit to keeping God at the center of their marriage, their marriage cannot fail! Whether you’re…
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Raising Smart Money Managers: How Three Empty Nest Couples Taught Their Children About Money
How we manage our money as adults is entirely personal, but it’s also learned. And most often we learn how to (or how not to) manage our finances from our parents. Curious how…
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Giving Thanks for Open Homes & Hearts: A Q&A with One Young Family Who Said Yes to Foster Care
This month, as we shift our focus from everyday things to a season of giving thanks, we also recognize November as being National Adoption Month and give special thanks for the everyday superheroes who open…
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On the Map: A Silver Dollar City Christmas
Located in the heart of Branson, Missouri, Silver Dollar City is a family friendly amusement park that features more than forty rides and attractions. And what makes it extra special is that its visitors are…
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The Lonely Wife: 13 Ways to Thrive During Seasons of Loneliness
Loneliness. Maybe you’ve experienced it before, or maybe it’s a new sensation for you. If you’re a wife and a mother with young children, you might even feel silly admitting that you feel lonely…
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On the Map: A Kids’ Guide to Washington D.C.
Thinking about a family vacation to Washington D. C.? We asked siblings Eva (age 13), Sam (age 10), and Sarah (age 7) from Houston, Texas, to share a bit about their recent trip to…
Writings for the simple and quiet life
