by Sue McAlinden | Mar 23, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
The other day, I tried something new. I confessed to God that I wasn’t a perfect mom. The Subtle Lie of “Doing Everything Right” Now I’m not a perfectionist. But deep down (if I’m honest with myself), I believed I dideverything right to raise spiritually, emotionally,...
by Sue McAlinden | Feb 8, 2026 | Marriage & Relationships, Parenting|Spiritual Growth
A few evenings ago, I brushed my teeth, changed into my pajamas, climbed into bed, and tried to sleep. My eyes were closed, but I struggled to relax. Unwanted thoughts about one of our children’s behaviors blinked on and off in my head like a neon sign flashing in a...
by Sue McAlinden | Nov 3, 2025 | Spiritual Growth
How thankful are you? I want to believe I’m full of gratitude, but you wouldn’t know that from my prayers. If you heard me pray, you would hear a few heartfelt thank-yous, but the main takeaway from your peek inside my prayer life would probably consist of a long...
by Sue McAlinden | May 5, 2025 | Spiritual Growth
I pressed the red button on my cell phone to signal the end of a conversation with my daughter who was in college. Instead of jumping up with a spring in my step, I sat for a minute acknowledging my dejection. Would my prayers for her ever be answered? I couldn’t...
by Sue McAlinden | Oct 14, 2024 | Parenting
How do you feel when you pray? Do you peacefully share your burdens with God, confidently believing that His response will fix your problems and ease your pain? Or do you find yourself hoping and pleading that God will do what seems right to you? I confess that, more...
