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You don’t have to be a better mommy

I sat in our kitchen with my head in my hands. Tears streamed down my face as my patient husband listened to my ramblings. I lamented the cluttered counters, the sink of dirty dishes, the piles of laundry, and the list of more important things still undone. I thought about my responsibilities at church: the [...]
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But I thought we weren’t supposed to curse?

Last night, at the end of a busy weekend, my middle girl crawled up into her daddy’s lap. She has a habit of avoiding bedtime by any means possible. She will bring her Bible to read a few verses with Daddy. We’ve not found a way to thwart the “I want you to read my [...]
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Manic Mondays: 4 Ways to Say No Without Guilt

Last Monday we talked about living by our priorities. Determining priorities is critical to keeping life in balance. However, if you don’t use your priorities to say no to requests for your time, they are practically useless. Here are some ways you can say no — without guilt — to keep life in balance.
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Sometimes, it’s better to get caught by daddy!

I came home from work yesterday and learned that my 8 year-old daughter rode down the concrete steps in front of our house while sitting inside a plastic cooler. Earlier in the day, my husband heard a commotion while studying in the living room.   He quickly went outside and  put a stop to the [...]
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The Man Who Changed the World

I sat at my table alone — watching.  She was 11, bright-eyed and full of imagination.  Her confidence was soaring.  She was bubbling over with enthusiasm.  She spoke with clarity, passion, and intelligence. Across the table was her father, completely focused on her every word.  He responded to her ideas.  He probed and prompted more [...]
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