by Claire Alameda | Aug 23, 2026 | Faith and Encouragement, Parenting|Spiritual Growth
Eyes wide open in the dark, I sighed, “This is the best part of my day.” Nighttime was quiet. Calm. I was lonely, even though my husband lay sleeping beside me. I had it all: a man who loved me, two precious kids, a comfortable home, and a healthy church. “Lord,” I...
by Jasmine Luter | Aug 9, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
There is something about the back to school season that feels like both a fresh start and a deep breath. The backpacks are lined up by the door, the school supply lists are gathered and the calendar is quickly filling with school events, practices, appointments, and...
by Abby McDonald | Jul 26, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
For some unknown reason, I thought my mastery of self-doubt would end when I became a mom. I now realize how ridiculous that sounds. But I was young, naive, and cautiously optimistic. I’d read the books and attended some classes. Instead of disappearing, the constant...
by Candace Nassar | May 31, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
How to Create a Family Culture That Reflects Christ Nearly thirty years ago, I was a young mom who had just moved to a new city where I knew no one. I had no family nearby. My marriage was struggling. My husband and I had both grown up in divorced homes, and we...
by Claire Alameda | May 1, 2026 | Parenting|Spiritual Growth
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much Frustration and a hint of dejection clouded my young friend’s face as she entered my office. She sank into the couch and dropped the diaper bag, along with the mom gear she had hauled in like a burden. A kind colleague took...
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,...
