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Motherhood: Duty vs. Sacrifice

Motherhood – Duty vs Sacrifice

Can we find glorious meaning in the mundane service of family? We know that God has called us to be servants, and we often pray to that end.  We desire to see God use us. But when, by having children or elderly parents, life require …

Let Me be the Dad, You be the Kid / photo by Kristy Bruce

Let Me Be the Dad, You Be the Kid

Our oldest son Noah likes to think he is a parent. He wants in on all adult conversation. He wants input in the disciplinary decisions regarding his brothers. He has a hard time just being a kid. We go on a family walk/bike ride every …

A Childhood Restored

I interviewed a lovely young woman for our local newspaper as she was about to age out of the foster care program in Florida. Jacquelin was not new to the foster care system. Having entered foster care at the age of 15, joining her special …

The Longing for those You Love to Be Free

Longing for Those You Love To Be Free

“She sees them walking in a straight line, that’s not really her style. And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind.” —Echosmith, “Cool Kids” My youngest daughter is 12 now. Show of hands here: Who wants to relive your twelfth year …