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Boundaries Give Strength
Boundaries are good and necessary. Not only that, they give you strength. Here are five important things to know about boundaries…
If It Hurts, It Teaches
Single mom, I encourage you to stop obsessing over your child’s pain and instead focus on showing them these three truths…
Lessons From Oz
Have you ever doubted yourself? Whenever the world’s lies or your own beliefs collide with truth, open your eyes to see you were created perfectly with gifts and skills and a purpose.
Life Skills For Children
“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” —Ann Landers
ONE Question
I ask one question every year that gives me so much power as a mom. I wonder what it could do for you…
Truths We Can Trust When We Fail
Can I tell you one of my favorite things about the Bible? It’s how Jesus responds to people who have failed. I remember as a kid I was…
Not My Dog
Sometimes we’re experts at getting all up in other people’s business. We believe we know better, or that our advice is what they need. Everything from how to…
Change Is Hard
Change is hard. My personality type demands routine. I’m happy when life stays the same without unexpected surprises. When standards in my life fluctuate, I feel all kinds…
25 Things I Wish I Knew
Aging is usually considered negative, and most people fear it or try to avoid it. It’s not something you look forward to or embrace. But there are so…
Making Wise Decisions
“Which choice do you think you’ll make?” I asked a friend while sitting down for coffee. My heart broke as I watched her doubt herself over and over…