My daughter is known as a “peace-maker” in her class. When there is conflict between classmates, she helps smooth things over. If a visit to the principal’s office is in order, she serves as an unbiased source to help unpack the issue. This isn’t a role chosen by her teacher. It’s one given to her by her classmates. When she…
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That Moment When Something Changes
“Mom, I am the man. And I want to push the shopping cart.” These were the two sentences my 11-year-old son delivered to me at the grocery store. And as I was about to pull rank, the Holy Spirit urged me to honor him. There was something deeper happening in that moment. “Okay, Sam. Here you go.” That was a…
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When You Can’t Let it Go
I exploded. It had been a long time since I’d felt that kind of anger. Within moments of my husband’s comment, I was ready to bite though a nail. My face grew hot as it flushed with rage. I was ready to rumble! … It seems silly now, actually. Looking back, the words he spoke weren’t horrible. Could he have…
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FREE… A Book of Prayers for Parents
Sometimes I dread the nighttime routine with my kids. My 10 and 11 year old are at the age where they can get ready for bed on their own. I don’t have to hover to keep them focused on the task at hand. Nope. That part is pretty easy. Where I struggle to keep Momma-Zilla under wraps is at prayer…
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When Things Get Taken Away
It’s the perfect setting. Sitting in my comfy chair with feet propped up on an ottoman. To my right, a beautiful view of the snow covered ground and ducks floating on the pond. Coffee flavored with Vanilla Crème stevia. Just right. Kids at school and husband at work. Quiet. Fireplace dancing with orange flames across the room. Warm. It’s the…
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Sometimes We Are Clueless
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NIV) I had coffee the other day with one of my closest friends. You know what I love about her? She lives an intentional life. Not a perfect one… but a purposeful one. She shared…
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