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When Your Husband FAILS at Mother’s Day

After giving birth to our fourth child weeks before Mother’s Day, I was sure Paul was going to orchestrate my special day with a five-course gourmet breakfast and a Blue Angels fly-over. When Gracie, our two-year-old, climbed up into my bed on Mother’s Day morning and whispered in my ear, “Daddy didn’t take us to get anything for you.” The fury … [Read more...]

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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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NEW Tennessee AND California Friends

New Tennessee and California Friends,  I had the immense pleasure of getting to meet so many of you moms in Franklin, Tennessee a few weeks ago. I watched you bring in your beautiful toddlers by the hand or bundled up in strollers. I saw your pretty faces in the crowd hoping for a little encouragement to get you through the day. I pray you left … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day with Mr. Grey–Not

Why I Won't Spend Valentines Day with Mr. Grey

  A large Christian publishing house recently asked women this question: What book influenced you the most this year? Their answer: 50 Shades of Grey. 50 Shades of Grey will be out in theaters this week. Apparently, this book has women all in a tizzy. Weren't we just foaming at the mouth over misunderstood vampires and blood thirsty … [Read more...]

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5 Truths To Add Grace to Your Marriage

When I daydreamed about being married to my Prince Charming, our happily ever after didn’t include disagreements. Who fantasizes about arguing over silly things? If you’d asked me back then what might cause an angry word between “my whole world” and me, I would’ve guessed money. It made sense that finances should take top arguing- … [Read more...]

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