Twenty five years ago, I lost my dad. And then I had my first Father's Day. Grief hit me hard on that holiday, like a punch in the gut. I...

Deciding to be a wife and mom is not "settling." I could have chosen a career. But I didn't. I chose to get married at 20. I could have...

Marriage is great. Marriage is wonderful. Marriage is a wonderful institution created by God. But marriage is not a Hallmark Christmas...

I saw a video last night that made me laugh and laugh. In it, a single, childless woman was talking about how people like me- people who...

When teaching my piano students, I often tell them- "Do you know what the key to success is? Practice. I can only give you a 30 minute...

Everyone always talks about the "firsts" in life. Your first memory. Your first day of school. Your first piano recital. Your first time...

Seeing my children grow up right before my very eyes has me all emotional this summer. I know my time with them is limited, and soon my...

When I was a teenager and even young adult, I would have what I called, "Post Vacation Crash". Any time that I got back from going on a...

I have always loved babies. I have always loved kids. I have always loved babysitting them, playing with them, laughing with them. From...

It's been 16 months since Hannah was born. I finally feel like the Cassandra that I have known my whole life. For almost a year, I didn't...

She silently supports her man, cheering him on when it seems like even the gates of hell are against him. She runs the home, raises the...

One day I will be able to drink my coffee in the peace and quiet of a still morning. But that day is not today. One day I will be able to...

I bought formula for my 10 month old today. I picked what I wanted, put it in the cart, and continued on with my shopping- guilt free. To...

It's 10 pm here. The house is silent. Finally. I sit with my cup of tea and stare at the computer screen. "It's Mother's Day weekend. You...

I walked into the foyer of the church the other day, and saw handprints all over the glass doors. It looked like hundreds of handprints-...

Motherhood is hard. It is exhausting in every area- mentally, physically, and emotionally. It is constantly giving, giving, giving, only...

I have been saved a long time. In that time, I have seen it all. Christians are made out of the same flesh as anyone, and for me...

Last night, I was looking in the mirror at myself. Being pregnant with baby number 8, my stomach muscles have been stretched to the max...

From the moment that you get a positive on a pregnancy test, you are in love. You start planning the future for the new little person...

I had a conversation with a friend last night. And it got me to thinking. I am very passionate about what I believe. I am passionate...