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Behind Balance, Busyness and Not Doing It All
I realized I only had two years with all of my kids at home and if something didn’t change, their childhood memories of me would be of an angry, contentious woman. That wasn’t the mom I wanted to be....
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4 Principles of Spiritual Intimacy for Busy Women
On Saturday, I’ll be doing a new retreat–First Things First: Creating Intimacy with God Despite a Busy Life. I’m excited about it. While balancing busyness is important, it doesn’t hold the barometer...
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Dear Friend, I’m Jealous of You
Dear Friend, I’m jealous of you. Not all the time, but this time of year especially. When I go in the stores with all of the things I want, you come to mind. You’ve got a bigger house with lots of...
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5 Truths for Raising Daughters
“I am to be the only inheritance the priests have. You are to give them no possession in Israel. I am to be their possession.” Ezekiel 44:28 This verse has solidified my resolve of raising daughters...
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Honesty and Envy and You
Last week, I was reminded of envy. I read about the Longaberger Basket office closing. If you don’t know what that is, it’s the building which houses the Longaberger company headquarters. It’s shaped...
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I Have No Friends and Other Mom Grief
I desire friendship was what I wrote in my journal. The tears flowed and I felt stupid. I had mom grief. What a selfish thing to write, I thought. I have friends. I mean, I had friends. Now, I have...
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How to Handle Mom Pain on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I’ll be speaking at two Sunday morning church services. The message I’ll share is close to my heart–mom grief and other stories of mom-pain. Mother’s Day can be painful...
View ArticleTips on Trading Crazy Busy for Busy Enough
It’s been an extremely busy time here at Picket Fence Farm. We’ve had a graduation, end of school year for two educators, a regional track runner, a wedding dress fitting, and a girl going to...
View Article4 Truths from the Worst Mom Ever
Every Christian should know Eve’s story. Other than the crucifixion, it’s the worst tragedy in Scripture. Eve and Adam were created to be in perfect fellowship with God. She blew that relationship by...
View ArticleInstagram Mom, Please Stop
I came across this beautiful photo (of which I’ve cropped) on my Instagram feed last night. It’s beautiful. Everything is propped and proportioned so meticulously. The colors are beautiful and the...
View ArticleLive Full Walk Free GiveAway
Hey Friends! I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks finalizing the manuscript for my new book on parenting during the full house to empty nest years. I hope to be back on the blog with fresh topics...
View ArticleThe Hidden Grief on Mother’s Day
As much as Mother’s Day is a celebration, for many the holiday brings sadness, pain, and loss. But Hallmark rarely produces cards expressing the difficult dynamic of Mother’s Day. Let me explain. Some...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Hold On While Letting Go this School Year
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View ArticleA Song of Home for the Holidays {and a Giveaway}
Home is much more than four walls. Here are your definitions of home along with a give away of a great fiction novel about brokenness, families, and home. The post A Song of Home for the Holidays {and...
View ArticleDear Friend, I’m Jealous of You
Dear Friend, I’m jealous of you. Not all the time, but this time of year especially. When I go in the stores with all of the things I want, you come to mind. You’ve got a bigger house with lots of...
View Article5 Truths for Raising Daughters
“I am to be the only inheritance the priests have. You are to give them no possession in Israel. I am to be their possession.” Ezekiel 44:28 This verse has solidified my resolve of raising daughters in...
View ArticleHonesty and Envy and You
Last week, I was reminded of envy. I read about the Longaberger Basket office closing. If you don’t know what that is, it’s the building which houses the Longaberger company headquarters. It’s shaped...
View ArticleI Have No Friends and Other Mom Grief
I desire friendship was what I wrote in my journal. The tears flowed and I felt stupid. I had mom grief. What a selfish thing to write, I thought. I have friends. I mean, I had friends. Now, I have...
View ArticleHow to Handle Mom Pain on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I’ll be speaking at two Sunday morning church services. The message I’ll share is close to my heart–mom grief and other stories of mom-pain. Mother’s Day can be painful...
View ArticleInstagram Mom, Please Stop
I came across this beautiful photo (of which I’ve cropped) on my Instagram feed last night. It’s beautiful. Everything is propped and proportioned so meticulously. The colors are beautiful and the...
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