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What Happens When We Let Jesus Carry Our Burden of Motherhood

7 Mar

Motherhood came with a weight I never expected. Before I became a mom, I dreamed of the good days. . .the best days. I never imagined the hard ones. Sleepless, newborn nights. Countless diaper changes. Toddler tantrums. Kids needing all the things, all the time. Sibling rivalry. Homework ... View Post

When is it Safe to Start Trying to Conceive Again after Miscarriage?

3 Mar

Pregnancy loss is all too common with up to 15% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage {pregnancy loss before 20 weeks}. It is a heartbreak I deal with on an almost daily basis with my patients. Some patients experience a later, heavier period crushing their baby hopes a few days after the excitement ... View Post

A Different Kind of Mommy War

24 Feb

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you click on a link and make a purchase, a small commission may be paid to Gather & Grow which helps keep this ministry going. So thank you! Read my full disclosure here. I've been fighting a war since I became a mom. It isn't ... View Post

6 Tips for Safe Exercise During Pregnancy

18 Feb

When I was researching for The Pregnancy Companion, I realized how little science backs up some of our most common recommendations, especially exercise. A recent study by Syzmanski et al1 provides additional support for the most recent guidelines for physical activity in pregnancy. They observed ... View Post

When Your Messy Home Makes a Mess Out of You

16 Feb

Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. Proverbs 14:4 NIV Some of you married farmers. Most of us did not. Still, the imagery here is full of application for every mother in every messy home: You want a fruitful family? Then you’re going to have a messy ... View Post

Guiding Your Child to Make a Decision to Follow Jesus

8 Feb

I can’t tell you the exact date I asked Jesus to be King of my heart. I’m sure it was some time before age 7 or 8. We went to an evangelical church and salvation was kind of a big deal. So even after I initially accepted Jesus, I prayed that prayer again, several times in the years that followed, ... View Post