More than a Mom: Revitalizing Your Self-Identity
I found moments of difficulty separating my purpose from my passions. My identity was no longer my own, and those passions I had been unearthing dissolved....
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Just Do It! Why You Should Take The Trip
Recently, I took a trip with a group of good friends to celebrate an upcoming marriage. The trip was short—a mere 48 hours, but it was so wonderful. ...
When Motherhood Isn’t Your First Calling: My Life as a Musician and Pastor
by Sarah Monson
A calling is more than mere responsibility. A calling engages mind, body, and spirit on behalf of and for the betterment of someone else....
New Year’s Resolutions: Bad Timing for Many of Us
by Colleen
Why do we choose January 1 as the starting point for our resolutions? What happens when the calendar and our motivation don't align?...
What Happened to My Pre-Baby Life?
by Allison
Amongst all the changes in your life, a new baby brings a loss of self. Some first-time moms say the identity change from pre-baby self to MOM is hardest....
How Kid Movies Have Nearly Ruined Me
by Shawna
Since kids, my television and movie-watching sessions are largely dominated by Disney, Pixar, and Nickelodeon. This is how kid movies have nearly ruined me....
Why Embracing The ‘Single Mom’ Title Isn’t Always My First Thought
by Shawna
I’m a single mom. It’s true. I’ve got two beautiful kids and no husband, at least not yet. (FYI: I do still have an open FTE in the spouse category...
Social Media in 5 Easy Steps
by Sara M
Social media can be a bit tricky to navigate. Facebook, Instagram, the twitter, etc. are super fun because you can really make yourself appear to be whoever you feel like at...
How Motherhood Taught Me To Embrace My Differences: An Adoptee’s Perspective
by Amy Krause
It was a cold January day 30 years ago when a 23 month old toddler stepped off an airplane after a long journey from Seoul, South Korea into a bizarre,...