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A Mama Knows About Sacrifice
A mama knows about sacrifices. She sacrificed her body, her looks, and her sleep just to bring life into this world. Her pants are tighter than she’d like and she wears baggy shirts…
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Just as a Mother Comforts Her Child
Jesus found this anxious mama next to the crib today. I was an mess that morning, filled with anxiety. I was not having a great day and I was letting my mind get…
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Wait for Mama
“Wait for Mama!” I yelled it at you as you were running up far ahead of me today. And while I said it because you were a ball full of energy running to…
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When You Become a Mom
I never thought I’d be a mom who would make her kids clean their room. Or limit their television intake. Or make them eat their vegetables. Or make them wear elbow and knee…
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I’m the Overprotective Mom
I’m an overprotective parent. I’ll be the first to say it. If I’m being honest, you could probably call me one of those “helicopter parents.” (You know, the ones who hover over their…
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It’s Kingdom Work
“It’s kingdom work. Just keep telling yourself that as you change yet another diaper.” That’s what I had to tell myself today. As I changed another diaper and I wiped another snotty nose…
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I Can’t Always Save You, But I Can Point You to the One Who Can
I often forget about your innocence. These little hands that will one day shape the world reminded me of this today. Your sweet, little heart that knows nothing about hate or division because…
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I Feel God’s Presence Everywhere in Motherhood
I used to only feel God’s presence in a church. But not just any church, the kind of church where there are stained glass windows and an altar. You know, the cathedral-type. The…
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A Mama Sometimes Has to Raise Her Voice
She sometimes has to raise her voice. Before I became a mother, I always thought that moms just had loud voices. Or worse, that they yelled all the time and were miserable. But…
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She is One Blessed Mama
She sure is one blessed mama. She may lay awake all night with worry, and even though her mind may race, her heart is big. She cries when her child cries. Whether it’s…
