Archived posts
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May 2023
- May 12, 2023 Monovision Moms May 12, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 4, 2023 A Mother’s Work is Never Done Apr 4, 2023
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August 2022
- Aug 29, 2022 Mom, Have You Let Yourself Go? Aug 29, 2022
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May 2022
- May 5, 2022 A Mother’s Day Gift That Changes Everything May 5, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 10, 2022 The Marriage Mirror: Is That Really Me? Feb 10, 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 4, 2022 “Even Christian Boys [Girls] Can Be Sad, Mommy” Jan 4, 2022
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November 2021
- Nov 15, 2021 When We Set Our Expectations Too Low Nov 15, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 4, 2021 All Things New Oct 4, 2021
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July 2021
- Jul 6, 2021 Have We Forgotten How to Be Together? Jul 6, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 14, 2021 A Tale of Three Chairs Jun 14, 2021
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May 2021
- May 25, 2021 When Your Children Ask You . . . May 25, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 29, 2021 Do You See the Potential in Your Children? Mar 29, 2021
- Mar 8, 2021 Audacious Hope Mar 8, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 3, 2021 An Odd Valentine Gift Feb 3, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 21, 2021 Outrageous Joy: Really? Jan 21, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 30, 2020 Six Pearls Dec 30, 2020
- Dec 17, 2020 The Darkness Cannot Put It Out Dec 17, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 28, 2020 Autumn Joy Sep 28, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 24, 2020 Running a Virtual Mom to Mom Group Jul 24, 2020
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May 2020
- May 27, 2020 Don't Go It Alone May 27, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Words from the Heart: Yes, Please! Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 Mom to Mom: "Social Distancing" Style Apr 1, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 18, 2020 So Where Is God in All of This? Mar 18, 2020
- Mar 1, 2020 Mirrors of Dangerous Grace Mar 1, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 5, 2020 A Cord of Three Strands Feb 5, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 15, 2020 “Extra Grace Required” People Jan 15, 2020
- Jan 8, 2020 Like Elsa, This Year I Will “Let It Go” Jan 8, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 18, 2019 You Never Know . . . Dec 18, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 13, 2019 HELP! I’m Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner! Nov 13, 2019
- Nov 5, 2019 “But I’m Not Feeling Very Thankful” Nov 5, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 “Raising Teens? I’m Just Trying to Raise Toddlers!" Oct 11, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 19, 2019 Glorious Fall! A Season of New Beginnings Sep 19, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 31, 2019 Ishy's Home! Jul 31, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 School’s Out For Summer Jun 13, 2019
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May 2019
- May 20, 2019 Slaying Giants May 20, 2019
- May 6, 2019 Four Mother’s Day Gifts May 6, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Introducing "Real Mom Life" Mar 14, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 5, 2019 I’ve Got a Lot of Questions . . . Feb 5, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Need a Lift, Anyone? Jan 8, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 13, 2018 Lookpots, Grinches, and What If’s Dec 13, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 2, 2018 Thanksgiving Songs (and Sighs) Nov 2, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 Loneliness and Long-Distance Running Oct 3, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 For the Irrational Season: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Aug 29, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Stretch Marks Jul 30, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 11, 2018 Fathers: The Flawed, the Faithful, the Forever Jun 11, 2018
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May 2018
- May 5, 2018 Mothers' Day Maelstrom May 5, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Does It Really? Change Everything? Mar 29, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Ashes and Hearts Feb 14, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 Unseen? Or Not? Jan 11, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 15, 2017 Home for Christmas . . . or Not? Dec 15, 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 13, 2017 Thanksgiving Dissonance: Going Deeper Nov 13, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 8, 2017 How Shall We Hold Such Heaviness? Oct 8, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 6, 2017 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Really? Sep 6, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 4, 2017 Nineteen at Nana’s: Lessons Learned from My Grandchildren Aug 4, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Enough Jun 8, 2017
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May 2017
- May 25, 2017 Hello, Summer: An Encouragement Challenge for Every Mom May 25, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 4, 2017 Can You Come Over? Apr 4, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 18, 2017 March Madness and Music Therapy Mar 18, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 9, 2017 Then Came February Feb 9, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 18, 2017 New Every Morning. Even in January. Jan 18, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 19, 2016 Disheveled December? Dec 19, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 17, 2016 What Song Shall We Sing This Thanksgiving? Nov 17, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 31, 2016 Gutsy Gratitude Oct 31, 2016
- Oct 12, 2016 Groans and Grace Oct 12, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 13, 2016 Legacy Living: Really? Now? Sep 13, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 26, 2016 The Party’s Over . . . Aug 26, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 14, 2016 Whatever he’s doing . . . Happy Father’s Day! Jun 14, 2016
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May 2016
- May 23, 2016 Can Prayers Be Only Tears? May 23, 2016
- May 3, 2016 Watching God at Work ... Happy Mother's Day! May 3, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 The Cross and the Lily Mar 9, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 6, 2016 Heart Talk on Hurting Hearts Feb 6, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 15, 2016 Planet Nana . . . and Back Jan 15, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 12, 2015 Home for Christmas Dec 12, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 Thanksgiving Light Nov 19, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 19, 2015 Got Mushrooms? Oct 19, 2015
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August 2015
- Aug 26, 2015 That Time of Year Aug 26, 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 20, 2015 No Matter What Jun 20, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Faith of our Mothers and Grandmothers Jun 1, 2015
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May 2015
- May 7, 2015 Happy Mother's Day -- No Matter What! May 7, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 2, 2015 A Wall, a Window, a Door...and Whooping Joy Apr 2, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 26, 2015 Seven Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Your Shared Birthday with a 5-year-old Feb 26, 2015
- Feb 16, 2015 Snow and Ashes: So Lent Begins Feb 16, 2015
- Feb 4, 2015 Seeing and Being Seen Feb 4, 2015
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December 2014
- Dec 12, 2014 Advent: The Coming of Grace Dec 12, 2014
- Dec 1, 2014 Such a Good Mother Dec 1, 2014
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November 2014
- Nov 5, 2014 Remembering Month Nov 5, 2014
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September 2014
- Sep 23, 2014 Sticky Faith? Sep 23, 2014
- Sep 12, 2014 When the Garage Door Goes Down . . . Sep 12, 2014
- Sep 1, 2014 A New Favorite Sep 1, 2014
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August 2014
- Aug 18, 2014 Random Tips on Summer Fun (thanks to my grandkids!) Aug 18, 2014
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June 2014
- Jun 11, 2014 Chairs: A Father's Legacy Jun 11, 2014
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May 2014
- May 29, 2014 Generational Wealth May 29, 2014
- May 2, 2014 In His Hands May 2, 2014
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April 2014
- Apr 9, 2014 A Lenten Lesson from a Four-Year-Old Apr 9, 2014
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March 2014
- Mar 24, 2014 No Greater Joy Mar 24, 2014
- Mar 3, 2014 Five DOs and DON’Ts for Desperate Days Mar 3, 2014
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February 2014
- Feb 26, 2014 Desperate Feb 26, 2014
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December 2013
- Dec 18, 2013 Christmas: The Lifting of a Burden? Dec 18, 2013
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November 2013
- Nov 21, 2013 What Do Your Kids Hear Mommy Say This Thanksgiving? Nov 21, 2013
- Nov 11, 2013 Coming Home Nov 11, 2013
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May 2013
- May 4, 2013 A Hug from God Every Wednesday May 4, 2013
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April 2013
- Apr 6, 2013 A Great New Book Apr 6, 2013
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March 2013
- Mar 8, 2013 Grooves of Grace—for Lent and for Life Mar 8, 2013
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February 2013
- Feb 6, 2013 God’s Waiting Room: My New Home? Feb 6, 2013
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January 2013
- Jan 22, 2013 Can You Really Bully-proof Your Kids? Jan 22, 2013
- Jan 1, 2013 Happy New Year—and Take the Light! Jan 1, 2013
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December 2012
- Dec 20, 2012 Emmanuel: Into a Weeping World Dec 20, 2012
- Dec 13, 2012 Advent in I-Don’t-Know-Ville Dec 13, 2012
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November 2012
- Nov 15, 2012 Unlikely Thanks Nov 15, 2012
- Nov 7, 2012 Not-To-Miss Messages: Three Good Books Nov 7, 2012
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October 2012
- Oct 31, 2012 Twists and Turns, Anyone? Oct 31, 2012
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September 2012
- Sep 18, 2012 Moms, Moms Everywhere Sep 18, 2012
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August 2012
- Aug 29, 2012 Unusual Silence Aug 29, 2012
- Aug 27, 2012 Back to School Thoughts on Motherhood as Spiritual Formation Aug 27, 2012
- Aug 18, 2012 A Night To Remember Aug 18, 2012
- Aug 3, 2012 The Gift of Time Aug 3, 2012
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June 2012
- Jun 16, 2012 Father’s Day: Three Little Conversations with Big Truths Jun 16, 2012
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May 2012
- May 31, 2012 Gratitude, Grace, and Giving May 31, 2012
- May 8, 2012 Mother’s Day—and Hannah Thoughts May 8, 2012
- May 4, 2012 Learning from the Little Ones May 4, 2012
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April 2012
- Apr 27, 2012 Being a Titus 2 Leader Is a Blessing Apr 27, 2012
- Apr 27, 2012 A Firm Grip Apr 27, 2012
- Apr 12, 2012 Beyond “Us” Apr 12, 2012
- Apr 9, 2012 It Changes Everything Apr 9, 2012
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March 2012
- Mar 21, 2012 I’m Praying for You, Mom Mar 21, 2012
- Mar 12, 2012 The Freedom of What You Don't Do Mar 12, 2012
- Mar 4, 2012 You Found a WHAT?! Mar 4, 2012
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February 2012
- Feb 25, 2012 Mom-mirrors of Dangerous Grace Feb 25, 2012
- Feb 22, 2012 Ask a Titus 2 Mom Feb 22, 2012
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January 2012
- Jan 25, 2012 Raw Grief, Holy Hilarity, and Stubborn Grace Jan 25, 2012
- Jan 17, 2012 My Best Book of 2011 Jan 17, 2012
- Jan 12, 2012 January Light Jan 12, 2012
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December 2011
- Dec 15, 2011 A “Mary Christmas” to You! Dec 15, 2011
- Dec 8, 2011 A Certain Slant of Light Dec 8, 2011
- Dec 1, 2011 Hope - and Humor - from the Trenches Dec 1, 2011
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November 2011
- Nov 21, 2011 Outrageous Praise Nov 21, 2011
- Nov 12, 2011 Morning Prayers for Mamas Nov 12, 2011
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October 2011
- Oct 27, 2011 Happier Mothers = Better Mothers Oct 27, 2011
- Oct 13, 2011 Mommies: Heroes and Best Friends Oct 13, 2011
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September 2011
- Sep 14, 2011 The #1 Thing Every Child Needs Most Sep 14, 2011
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August 2011
- Aug 30, 2011 Welcome to a new grandson Aug 30, 2011
- Aug 22, 2011 Wise Words on School Choices, Parenting, and Just Plain Being Nice Aug 22, 2011
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July 2011
- Jul 29, 2011 Blog Giveaway: We Have Two Winners! Jul 29, 2011
- Jul 25, 2011 Things I Love about Mom to Mom Jul 25, 2011
- Jul 21, 2011 Life as a Real Mom: How Do You Do It? Jul 21, 2011
- Jul 21, 2011 A “Don’t Miss” Conference for Moms—and a giveaway! Jul 21, 2011
- Jul 18, 2011 A Summer Treat: Bittersweet Jul 18, 2011
- Jul 11, 2011 Memo from Monitor Land Jul 11, 2011
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June 2011
- Jun 10, 2011 Mama Wings—and His! Jun 10, 2011
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May 2011
- May 30, 2011 She Swallowed a What? May 30, 2011
- May 25, 2011 Hearts at Home May 25, 2011
- May 23, 2011 The Balancing Act: Being a Mom—and a Person, Too May 23, 2011
- May 17, 2011 Choosing a Theme May 17, 2011
- May 8, 2011 Rest for the Weary May 8, 2011
- May 5, 2011 A Gift for Mother’s Day—and Every Day May 5, 2011
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April 2011
- Apr 22, 2011 Easter: The Great Reversal and Sounds of Laughter Apr 22, 2011
- Apr 16, 2011 Isn’t That SO Funny? Apr 16, 2011
- Apr 2, 2011 Workshop Day Apr 2, 2011
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March 2011
- Mar 31, 2011 A Timely Book for Moms Mar 31, 2011
- Mar 26, 2011 Another Great Question: Words To Live By Mar 26, 2011
- Mar 24, 2011 Pajamas! Mar 24, 2011
- Mar 21, 2011 More Great Questions Mar 21, 2011
- Mar 17, 2011 Mama Prayers—and Two Books You Should Know About Mar 17, 2011
- Mar 14, 2011 Moms Encouraging Moms Mar 14, 2011
- Mar 9, 2011 Ash Wednesday Mar 9, 2011
- Mar 3, 2011 Lessons Learned from Little Ones Mar 3, 2011
- Mar 1, 2011 Your Husband: Assistant or Companion? Mar 1, 2011
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February 2011
- Feb 1, 2011 Thoughts on Tiger Mom Feb 1, 2011
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January 2011
- Jan 18, 2011 Happy New Year: HE Goes Before! Jan 18, 2011
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December 2010
- Dec 22, 2010 Great Ways to Say a Mom-to-Mom “Merry Christmas!” Dec 22, 2010
- Dec 21, 2010 Faithfulness, Fruit, and “Calling Back” Dec 21, 2010
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November 2010
- Nov 23, 2010 Words of Thanks Nov 23, 2010
- Nov 16, 2010 Out of the Mouths - and into the Hearts - of Babes Nov 16, 2010
- Nov 3, 2010 Sad/Glad Nana Daze Nov 3, 2010
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October 2010
- Oct 14, 2010 Five Mommies, Seven Sisters, and S’Mores Oct 14, 2010
- Oct 3, 2010 You Gotta Keep Laughin’! Oct 3, 2010
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September 2010
- Sep 25, 2010 SuperMom vs. Truly Having It All Sep 25, 2010
- Sep 11, 2010 Parenting: A Marked or Unmarked Path? Sep 11, 2010
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August 2010
- Aug 26, 2010 My Family an Idol? Aug 26, 2010
- Aug 15, 2010 Do You Love Your Kids But Hate Your Life? Aug 15, 2010
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July 2010
- Jul 22, 2010 Calling All Titus 2 Women! Jul 22, 2010
- Jul 13, 2010 A Look at Life from a 19-month-old’s Perspective Jul 13, 2010
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June 2010
- Jun 17, 2010 Thoughts on Father’s Day Jun 17, 2010
- Jun 10, 2010 Favorite Parenting Books Jun 10, 2010
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May 2010
- May 22, 2010 In the Middle of the Muddle, What Matters Most? May 22, 2010
- May 12, 2010 What about When Kids Make Choices You Don’t Like? May 12, 2010
- May 5, 2010 Babies, Birds’ Nests—and Mamas Forever? May 5, 2010
- May 1, 2010 The MTM blog is moving! May 1, 2010
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April 2010
- Apr 29, 2010 How Do You Get Dad More Involved? Apr 29, 2010
- Apr 22, 2010 Cute shoes, a Clutzy Speaker, and Great Questions Apr 22, 2010
- Apr 20, 2010 Welcome to the new Mom to Mom blog! Apr 20, 2010
- Apr 19, 2010 “My Mommy Has a Journal To Pray in” Apr 19, 2010
- Apr 8, 2010 Do We - and They - Have More to Tell? Apr 8, 2010
- Apr 2, 2010 What Are You Looking Forward To? Apr 2, 2010
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March 2010
- Mar 29, 2010 Expectant Easter Living Mar 29, 2010
- Mar 18, 2010 Songs from the Mama-Heart Mar 18, 2010
- Mar 4, 2010 I Would Like to Introduce . . . Mar 4, 2010
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February 2010
- Feb 15, 2010 Freeing Truth about You, Mom--and Your Kids! Feb 15, 2010
- Feb 9, 2010 We Mean Well, But . . . Feb 9, 2010
- Feb 2, 2010 What Do You Wish He Knew? Feb 2, 2010
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January 2010
- Jan 29, 2010 A GREAT Bible Story Book—for Them and You! Jan 29, 2010
- Jan 18, 2010 January: Not Quite So Bad After All? Jan 18, 2010
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December 2009
- Dec 19, 2009 He’s Home! Dec 19, 2009
- Dec 4, 2009 Waiting, Preparing, and Lighting Candles Wherever You Are Dec 4, 2009
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November 2009
- Nov 25, 2009 Thank YOU! Nov 25, 2009
- Nov 9, 2009 The Gratitude Factor Nov 9, 2009
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October 2009
- Oct 25, 2009 Things That Matter Oct 25, 2009
- Oct 6, 2009 Marathon Moms Oct 6, 2009
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September 2009
- Sep 13, 2009 Lessons Learned from a Little Boy in a Body Cast Sep 13, 2009
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August 2009
- Aug 24, 2009 Want a Strong Daughter? Healthy Son? Read This! Aug 24, 2009
- Aug 14, 2009 Bubbles, Bubble Gum, and Beautiful Hands Aug 14, 2009
- Aug 3, 2009 "Hi, Mommy. I’m just relaxing." Aug 3, 2009
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July 2009
- Jul 2, 2009 Overflow Options and Groundhog Day Jul 2, 2009
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May 2009
- May 25, 2009 Tongue-tied, Rejoicing, and On My Knees May 25, 2009
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April 2009
- Apr 25, 2009 Heroic Moms: in Ireland, in Wisconsin, and in . . . Apr 25, 2009
- Apr 9, 2009 Waiting for Easter Apr 9, 2009
- Apr 5, 2009 What Do Fishing and a Mom's Life Have in Common? Apr 5, 2009
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March 2009
- Mar 18, 2009 Extraordinary Work via Ordinary Lives Mar 18, 2009
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February 2009
- Feb 27, 2009 God Surprises Us in Austin Feb 27, 2009
- Feb 4, 2009 Sunshine, Snuggies . . . and It's February! Feb 4, 2009
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January 2009
- Jan 20, 2009 Babies, Brain Freeze, and January Thaws Jan 20, 2009
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December 2008
- Dec 20, 2008 Deathless Prayers: A Mom's Gift Dec 20, 2008
- Dec 16, 2008 Babies, Mamas . . . and their Mamas Dec 16, 2008
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November 2008
- Nov 22, 2008 Gabriella's Here! Nov 22, 2008
- Nov 20, 2008 A Letter to My Daughter As She Awaits the Birth of Her Daughter Nov 20, 2008
- Nov 9, 2008 Bright Spots in Back Therapy Nov 9, 2008
- Nov 1, 2008 Paying Attention: From a Different Point of View Nov 1, 2008
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October 2008
- Oct 24, 2008 Back Reflections: Amazing Moms Oct 24, 2008
- Oct 6, 2008 Random Thoughts on Mums, Moms, and Watering our Roots Oct 6, 2008
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September 2008
- Sep 28, 2008 Mom-questions, Imperfections, and Beautiful Music Sep 28, 2008
- Sep 18, 2008 Dublin Delivery Sep 18, 2008
- Sep 11, 2008 Mississippi “Happy” Sep 11, 2008
- Sep 5, 2008 Reunion Thanks Sep 5, 2008
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August 2008
- Aug 21, 2008 Thy Mercy, O God Aug 21, 2008
- Aug 10, 2008 Safe Home Aug 10, 2008
- Aug 1, 2008 Doing More Than You Think Aug 1, 2008
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July 2008
- Jul 23, 2008 Ten Days in Toddler Land Jul 23, 2008
- Jul 3, 2008 The Fourth of July and a Son in Iraq Jul 3, 2008
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June 2008
- Jun 30, 2008 Summertime, and the Living Is . . . What?! Jun 30, 2008
- Jun 1, 2008 Baby Talk Jun 1, 2008
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May 2008
- May 27, 2008 Nana's House May 27, 2008
- May 8, 2008 Mother’s Day: A Memory Mosaic May 8, 2008
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April 2008
- Apr 30, 2008 The Happy Traveler Apr 30, 2008
- Apr 4, 2008 Momnesia, Anyone? Apr 4, 2008
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March 2008
- Mar 18, 2008 Palm Sunday, Easter—and Beyond Mar 18, 2008
- Mar 14, 2008 Marathons, Finish Lines, and March “Mommy Madness” Mar 14, 2008
- Mar 7, 2008 Mother, Daughters, Dublin—and Banoffee Pie Mar 7, 2008
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February 2008
- Feb 12, 2008 A Cardinal Valentine Feb 12, 2008
- Feb 11, 2008 Encouragement Feb 11, 2008
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January 2008
- Jan 30, 2008 Deployment Day Jan 30, 2008
- Jan 24, 2008 A Hard January Jan 24, 2008
- Jan 2, 2008 Journey Jan 2, 2008
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November 2007
- Nov 21, 2007 Thanks Giving Nov 21, 2007
How’s your vision? I have noticed that being a mom can cause a certain type of blurred vision. No, I’m not talking about the bleary eyes you feel after many a sleepless night—either up with a baby or waiting on (or worrying about) a teen. It’s more than that.