The Vulnerability of Mother’s Day (A Raw Personal Message)
No woman likes to admit it, but mother’s day makes us vulnerable. We try not to make comparisons with other families. We try really hard to not have any expectations. Yet, how do you not have...
View Article4th of July. Celebrating Fun & Patriotism.
Praying a happy and safe Independence Day holiday for you from The MomCourager™ This 4th of July Holiday is a time for fun and family and friends! Yay for that! What a blessing each year…remembering...
View ArticleWe are all Hansels & Gretels. We leave behind a trail.
Funny story Once upon a time, at the apartment building where I live, there was a strawberry salad thief. A resident was planning a party. She had stored the food in the refrigerator of the Commons...
View ArticleWhat if…? Thanksgiving. 7 Possibilities.
Thanksgiving: Yay! Or ugh? What does the time leading up to Thanksgiving Day look like in your family? Do you have fond memories of a day full of lovely times of re-connecting with family? Is it a...
View ArticleCheck Your Temperature. It’s That Time of Year.
Busyness. Things to do and places to go. People to see. Gifts to make or purchase. Cards to address. Trees to decorate. Parties to plan. Food to prepare. Cookies to bake. Kids to tend to. Arguments to...
View ArticleChristmas! What Difference Does It Make?
Christmas! Are you like me? Do you ever get caught up in tasks and forget the purpose of Christmas? It can be easy for me to forget the other-centeredness plan Jesus taught us by His example. The joy....
View ArticleReal questions Real Moms ask: Why all the fuss about Easter?
Easter is a time for joy. Why is that? This week we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection! Happy Resurrection Day, dear ones! For those who know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, we welcome this...
View ArticleTraveling with Kids! 7 Great Ideas.
Traveling with kids can be stressful. A bit of planning can help diffuse and re-direct the energy toward a more relaxing and fun trip. Thanks to Flickr contributor, Ben Francis...
View ArticleMemorial Day with Gratitude
Just stopping by for a quick minute to tell you how my Memorial Day day began. It’s been pouring rain. I thought our Memorial Day remembrance by the lake would not happen. (Oh me of little faith!) But...
View ArticleMake Your “Dash” Count
Why are we here? I’ve been thinking a lot about Memorial Day as I write this blog for this week. Memorial Day makes me think about loss and sadness and also about life purpose. Let me tell you why I...
View ArticleStunning Realization
For many years I searched for whatever my mother had that gave her the strength to endure her years of cancer with such grace and peace. People didn’t talk much about their faith in those days. They...
View ArticleThe Vulnerability of Mother’s Day (A Raw Personal Message)
No woman likes to admit it, but mother’s day makes us vulnerable. We try not to make comparisons with other families. We try really hard to not have any expectations. Yet, how do you not have...
View ArticleMeet My Dad, My Super Hero
My Dad was a legendary super hero. He was also a single parent. That’s part of what makes him a super hero. Parenting is tough. Single parenting is tougher! He used to say, “When my ship comes in, with...
View ArticleIndependence Day. Free Indeed.
In the United States of America, the 4th of July is set aside to celebrate our Freedom from religious oppression. It’s a wonderful yearly reminder of the reason our nation’s founders set sail and...
View ArticleThey Are Gone! Just Like That!
They were here for almost a week. Each has a story. Each has a job to do! Each has a soul that God wants to save! It is HOT outside And that is where they work. Outside. They work all night to set up....
View ArticleA Peek Into My Childhood Thanksgivings
Thankfulness vs. Grumbling I believe that thankfulness is something that actually needs a bit of cultivating in order to become a habit. From my own personal experience, I don’t believe it comes as...
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