As many of you know, I am expecting our 7th blessing! Well, it dawned on me the other day that I haven’t shared much here, on my personal website, about what God has been teaching me through this pregnancy. If any of you follow Redeeming Childbirth or my journey through Instagram, then you probably see some of what I share,… View Post
“Is ours not a strange culture that focuses so much attention on childbirth–virtually all of it based on anxiety and fear–and so little on the crucial time after birth, when patterns are established that will affect the individual and the family for decades?” Suzanne Arms In the article, “How Other Countries Prevent Postpartum Depression“, Kathleen Tackett, PH.D. lists “Social Structures… View Post
Since the release of my book, Redeeming Childbirth, two of the most popular chapters are “The Ultra-Sound of Worship” and “Crowning Him in Worship.” The practical exhortation to invite the presence of the Lord into this intimate experience of labor and delivery through prayer, praise, and worship has become a spiritual discipline that thousands of women are preparing their hearts for. When I… View Post
“For better, or for worse, for richer, or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part…” Those infamous words that imply loyalty and faithfulness. But those vows aren’t so easy to keep when the going gets tough… or tougher… or the toughest. Soon my husband and I celebrate our 17th… View Post
I want to open by asking you a few questions: Do you believe the God wants us all to look the same? Does He desire us to be the same? To live the same? Does He expect us to believe the same things? As humans we mistakenly group questions like this all together, expecting the same answer. Some of us can’t possibly… View Post
There is a silence among some. I’m sure you have thought at one point or another in the past week, “I haven’t seen many people from the Christian community writing about the same-sex marriage ruling.” I sure have. Even those one would expect to speak up on an issue like the Supreme Court ruling last week are simply silent? Why? 1…. View Post
Sometimes being a mom is just hard. Sunday afternoon was one of those times. Our family was planning on going to the movie theater to see a cool new family flick in celebration of Father’s Day. And one of my precious children was caught in the action of losing self-control of one of his appendages, actually punching a sibling in… View Post
Have you ever been in a season where you just felt alone? You may have four kids, a thriving marriage, but when it comes to female friendships, something is just holding you back from experiencing what your heart desires! Maybe you have a lot of friends, but deep down inside you are spread so thin among them all, that you don’t have… View Post
If any of you follow me on social media, you have probably seen me share about the online biblical study, Redeeming the Division: The Quiet Fight Between Women. Well we just revised it and it is now called, The Christian Woman’s Guide to Building Authentic & Intentional Friendships. Exciting News Over the past year, we have had over 500 women go… View Post
Have you ever felt judged for the decisions you make regarding how you have your baby? How about for how many kids you have or don’t have? Or what the education choices you have made for your children are? Maybe you’ve lost friends because of your decisions? Or friendships grew farther and more distant. You tell yourself it’s just because… View Post