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Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love: The Advent of Waiting on a Baby

My fertility struggles made me feel broken and ashamed. But studying His word closer helped me to realize that God USES broken people time and time again for the biggest stories of the Bible. He can and will use my story now because I experienced the season that I did.

Faith, Family, Journal, Marriage

Infertility Made Me Feel Invisible—So I Want You to Know I See You

Someone who knew this journey as well, hugged me and just held on. And all she said was, “I know.” So here’s a heart hug from me to you ... I know.

Journal

To the Wife Held Captive by “What If”

When we are focused on ourselves, when we are delighting in our pity party (queen of that right here), when we are doubting our influence in our families and our careers (or husband’s career)—we are letting Satan win. We are NOT out there encouraging others. We are NOT spreading the gospel. We ...

Family, Journal, Marriage

To the coach’s wife in the trenches: this stuff is hard for him, too

Then there are nights when he rushes in the house as if he is on fire and asks if the kids are awake. When I say no his face drops and the disappointed is written all over him.

Family, Journal

Dear Son, You Don’t Have to Play Football

Your dad and I will be your biggest cheerleaders no matter what you do and no matter where life takes you. We love you more than you will ever know, and nothing will ever change that.

Family, Journal, Marriage

We’re Heading Into Our Second Sport, and I’m Calling Out an SOS.

After two and a half hours of a screaming baby (who never fusses) and three other littles who weren’t following any instructions (because who wants to follow those once you are home from school), I needed a sub. I sent out my SOS text. It was met with a call.

Family, Journal, Marriage

All I Really Need to Know About Parenting, I Learned From a High School Football Coach

#4."Love rules. The purpose of discipline isn't to punish but to correct."

Family, Journal, Resources

12 Tips for Surviving the Season with a Baby

Don't feel like you can't miss a game. Guilt about missing a game is a real thing. I get it. I hate missing a game too. Being a coaching family is our life, and I feel like I am not supporting my coach if I miss a game. Here's the thing though, sometimes it's just too much. Some days, you ...

Family, Journal

I Started Doing THIS With My Kids So I Could Actually Watch the Game

That service cost me concession stand snacks, a stop at a fast-food restaurant on the way home and a $10 bill. That service saved my mind.

Family, Marriage

To the Wife Trying to Do It All, You’re In God’s Way

That part about not being enough? It’s true. We’re absolutely not enough. We can’t do it all. God intended it that way. He created us. He purposefully placed gaps, imperfections, in us so that He might come fill them. We weren’t created to do it all because we weren’t created to get all the ...

Journal

To the New Wife in Town, Say “Yes”

I promised myself I’d never let that happen again, that even if I knew I’d only be somewhere for a short time, I would trust that God had planted me there “for such a time as this” and jump in with both feet and a whole heart to the new life he had for me, in that exact place, for that exact moment.

Family, Journal

To the Mom Who Feels Unappreciated

But my Heavenly Father knew I needed this. He knew I needed to serve without receiving a “Good job” or a “Thank you so much.” I needed to perform without someone to impress. Without expectation of a compliment. He wanted me to learn to serve just for the sake of serving others and serving him, ...

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