Anticipating Christmas and the season has always taken up a lot of mental space. When I was a child, Iād start planning from July and would start secretly stashing things away in a cupboard. I held steadfastly to every tradition we had... The Weary World Rejoices
December 23, 2021
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Anticipating Christmas and the season has always taken up a lot of mental space. When I was a child, Iād start planning from July and would start secretly stashing things away in a cupboard. I held steadfastly to every tradition we had... Made to Need You
November 9, 2021
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I cried when I watched a performance in Night of the Proms. I think it was Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins. The voices of hundreds filled the Royal Albert Hall. A throng, shoulder-to-shoulder in Hyde Park. All voices lifted. Cares set... Dear Dad
June 20, 2021
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Dear Dad, Or should I call you Mr Fixit? Or Mr Maker? Or Mr Inventive? Or Mr Fun? Or My Pastor? Or My Hero? Over the last 30+ years of my life, you have worn many hats. You could fix... The Truth: Where I Am
January 8, 2021
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2020. The year many of us are glad to see the back of. The year that no one alive will ever forget. The year that, if you had told us in 2019, we wouldn’t see anyone smile in public again or that... Be The Light, Mommy
December 2, 2020
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Itās one thing to talk the talk. Itās another to walk the walk. Every mother has good intentions to be the best mother to her children that she possibly can be. But when the cereal hits the ceiling, it reveals our hearts... Momming the Gospel
November 13, 2020
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I can’t pretend that I haven’t felt a bit frustrated in the journey of motherhood. I haven’t found it as fulfilling or stimulating as I thought I might have and, quite frankly, it took a lot for me to admit that to... Quiet Times with Kids
October 30, 2020
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GUEST POST “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT These are the words... The Yes/No Mom
July 5, 2020
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I have known both these precious moms, Kate and Steph, for much of their lives. (See The No Mom and The Yes Mom) I remember the play dates, the accounts of playground princess games and their mutual love for Jesus. Both fathers...