Dear Mother of Boys
All my life, I dreamed of having a little girl. I pictured us getting manicures together, shopping, and enjoying all sorts of girly things. (Of course, my friends with girls…
Why Kids Aren't Generous
Photo Courtesy: Maggie Smith/freedigitalphotos.net His clothes were tattered.His hair was dirty.And he pushed an old shopping cart (which, I'm guessing, held everything he owned).I knew he was probably homeless. But my…
Difficult Days for Miscarriage Survivors
There are many difficult days for miscarriage survivors. I'm sure most of you (even if you've never lost a baby) would assume the due date might be hard. And it is.…
What Works for Me: Teaching Kids about Jesus
Photo: freedigitalphotos.net/geww One thing I've learned by talking with other Christian moms is that many of us feel an overwhelming burden to teach our kids about Jesus. When this burden…
What Works for Me: Keeping a "Somewhat" Clean Home
Photo: Tom Clare with freedigitalphotos.net Having children has challenged my "everything has to be neat and tidy" mindset.For as long as I can remember, I've been a neat-freak. I remember cleaning…