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Ronel and I met online over 10 years ago, she was one of the first subscribers to this blog of random thoughts on faith and family. Even...
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When the Journey Is Not What We Expected
I look at my life and never could have imagined the journey that brought me to this place in my life. I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t love...
When You Think You’ve Gone Too Far
As long as you’re still taking breaths…you haven’t gone too far away from His love. No matter where you’ve gone or what you’ve done, He’s...
Six Ways To Connect With Our Kids
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 every Tuesday at 7:05 AM… We have never had more information about...
Can Time-Outs Hurt Our Kids?
Taken from my weekly segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… A key to our children’s security is showing them that they have value....
Helping Our Kids Deal With Separation Anxiety
In the world of winning ball games, honor roll and weather related Facebook status’s many moms are not letting on that there is a deep...
Earning God’s Love ~When Minstry Gets In The Way
Whether or not she was trying to earn His approval, love or just impress everyone; she missed the point and I know that I have too....
From Angry Moms to Happy Moms ~Part 1
Taken from my segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7. Tuesdays at 7:05 AM. First off let me say, I get it, I understand. I’m with you...
I’m Still a Recovering Pharisee
I’ve noticed something lately. I suppose it’s not a recent “thing” but it seems to be ramping up, or at least I’m just seeing it more....
You Were Not Created To Be Perfect, You Were Created To Be His
Excerpt from our online study: Becoming Me Through Him Perfectionism. I spent a lot of years wanting to look like I had it all together...
Why Big Conferences and Mega Churches Are Not Enough
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed its’ the only thing that ever has.”...
Want Smart Kids?
From my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Listen to segment here: Real Moms: Want Smart Kids? We know that the library needs to...
The Summer 2013 Praise and Coffee Magazine, Our Last Issue
The Summer Praise and Coffee Magazine is here! Click here to read: Summer 2013 It’s filled with great articles by amazing women. The...
What Do Our Kids Want From Us?
Obviously an endless supply of Sourpatch kids candy, DS games, new bikes and a new iPhone would be top on their list, but apparently our...
Do Schools Kill Our Creativity?
I watched this video this morning and just had to share it. I think this resonates with every one of us. If for no other reason, watch is...
Spring 2013 Praise and Coffee Magazine is here!
Thank you to so many amazing women (and one man) who grace the pages of this issue! We do not have print subsciptions available yet but...
Moms, What You Are Doing Matters
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook… Last week as I spoke to a MOPS group I looked at the tired...
Is Shame Based Punishment Effective?
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Is publicly shaming our children an effective way to bring a positive change...
New Year’s Resolutions for Mom
Taken from the Star 105.7 Real Moms of West Michigan segment: Photo by KarieMurrayPhotography.com It’s a new year and I know that many...
Four Things To Talk to Kids About
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… Listen here: Real Moms: Four Things to Talk to...
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