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Redeeming Halloween

When Meghan was four, she was a witch for Halloween. And, what an adorable little witch she was. I’ve never been a big fan of scary movies or haunted houses. Unlike almost everyone I know, I haven’t seen The Excorcist and don’t plan to. I don’t like being afraid--which means I don’t want to pay for the experience, either. I’ll save you … [Read more...]

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Single Moms Raise Great Kids, Too

According to a recent article in the New York Times, “41 percent of births in the United States occur outside marriage, up sharply from 17 percent three decades ago.” Research further suggests, these moms experience higher rates of poverty and depression. That’s a staggering number of women with children, minus a husband, out there trying to make … [Read more...]

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Take the E3 Challenge — FREE APP

How are you doing with your devotion time? Are you learning about Jesus as a family? Prayers at night are a sweet time, but I'm talking about sitting with your child and actually talking about Jesus together. If you're having a difficult time--I have something very cool that will lend you a hand.  Which means you're going to love me alot.  I used … [Read more...]

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Our Back to School Bible Verse

Back to school time is here.  Like Everyhome, USA the first day of school is hectic, exciting, and often a little emotional. I admit I started to cry when Grace and Samuel drove away in our Chevy Suburban. It was the first time Paul and I didn't escort them ourselves. Having teenagers makes their mode of transportation different, but it doesn't … [Read more...]

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Help! I Don’t Like My Child.

            Very few mothers breathe these words out loud and even fewer would admit to entertaining these thoughts on more than one occasion --I just don’t like my child. It goes against all the syrupy mommy-goodness we’ve been taught. We’re reminded on each Pinterest-perfect mom-blog exactly how to do things perfectly, dress your kids like … [Read more...]

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