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Do you hate Christmas newsletters? I’m beginning to. This year, I received several well-meaning but extremely annoying epistles. Each was about as fun as a toddler on Red Bull. So in the spirit of giving, I’m offering a little advice … Continue reading →

Mother is the most beautiful word in the English language, says a survey conducted by the British Council. According to the survey’s results, the ten most beautiful words are: Mother Passion Smile Love Eternity Fantastic Destiny Freedom Liberty Tranquility   … Continue reading →

The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement —George F. Will I love autumn, with its crisp leaves, brisk air and changing colors. However, as a recovering perfectionist, I’ve had many autumns in the past that fell short of my “ideal.” … Continue reading →

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but gratitude is a lost art. (Just spend a day shopping in a local mall, listening to conversations, and trying to get good service, if you don’t believe me!) The loss of gratitude in … Continue reading →

I usually feel pretty good about myself when I wake up—for the five minutes I refrain from looking in the mirror. That’s when the voices start saying things like “Your thighs have more dimples than a Shirley Temple look-a-like convention” … Continue reading →

1. Be creative. To encourage creativity, we moms need to get creative, as well. But don’t panic! If you’re not by nature a right-brained mom, find others who are—online, through friends, or in person—and learn from them. I recently met … Continue reading →

If I speak in the language of monsters and monkeys when reading bedtime stories, but have not love, I’m like a phone ringing just as we sit down to the dinner table. If I have the gift of prophecy and … Continue reading →

I tried to do so many things for God that I missed being with God. But I’ve learned—the hard way—life isn’t about keeping it all together. It’s about trusting the One who can. —Nicole Johnson Do you ever feel intimidated … Continue reading →

This morning on the way to work and school, my three men played a game in the car. It was called, “What if Mommy ran the world?” The laws they came up with: • “There would be no work before … Continue reading →

I cooked dinner last night. Too bad my oldest child had already done his science fair project—the remains of my culinary escapade would have made a great display. Here’s how my little science experiment went: Purpose: To cook dinner for … Continue reading →