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Holidays

Finding the Light Of Christmas

Finding the light of Christmas can be such a challenge for single moms. We work hard to make beautiful Christmas memories for our children. We pour ourselves into

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Emotional Wellness

What Do You See?

As I looked ahead at the long stretch of road in front of me, my eyes focused on what looked to be an approaching tornado! I gasped and

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Everyday Life

Whack-A-Mole

I loved going to the fair or carnivals as a child. Living in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the big event was Rooster Days each May. All the fun and

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Emotions

Broken Petals

A few days ago I went outside and took care of my favorite rose bush. It was full of yellow roses. It was given to me after my

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Everyday Life

We Are Precious In His Sight

I often find myself watching my son or daughter doing something adorable and think, “You are the most precious thing in the world. How can you be so

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Mel Teens
Everyday Life

Lessons I Learned From Teens

Lesson #1 I’ll never forget the silence in the room after I asked one particular question. It was a Sunday morning at my local church, and I was standing

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