Most girls grow into womanhood viewing love through the eyes of Cinderella. A princess’s expectation takes shape with the influence of Hollywood, the music industry, and romance novels. Idealistic, with whimsical dreams, a princess is vulnerable and naïve. Convinced Prince Charming will “complete” her, she awaits her knight in shining armor. Here’s the problem: Cinderella’s magical conviction…
My chest tightens and I hold my breath as my four-year-old son hangs upside down on the playset. My heart pounds and my grip tightens to steady the seat as he pedals hard learning to ride his bike. These are lessons I know he must learn for himself. From the same deep well where my…
I have been a mother for a decade, yet this fact still does not seem real to me. It feels like just months ago I was holding my first baby in my arms. In reality, I became a first-time mom ten years ago, and less than six years later, I was a mom of four….
“You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel.” ~Robert Tew We live in a world replete with violence and hate. Truthfully, we always have, because of the sin of mankind. Most of us want to see this world become a better place. It just feels so overwhelming. Where do we…
I lasted three hours in the car, blinking back tears, before I finally gave in and let them pour down my cheeks. The interstate miles ticked by on the odometer, and I couldn’t stop the sadness in my heart from overflowing. Earlier that morning, I’d hugged and kissed my parents goodbye, ready to depart for…
I’ve been accused of being a lot of things in my life, but normal has never been one of them. I will admit, on the surface, my husband and I together look pretty normal. We have a house, kids, and a dog. We follow a couple of sports teams, and we eat at the local…