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Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Marriage
20 hours agoIt was late. We’d been at it for days now; talking, crying, revealing our souls. Our conversations had been hurtful and healing at the same time. He was unlocking the chains of burden while I was opening the door to admitting my inner-struggle. How, after almost 12 years, did we have these questions yet no -
being confident in motherhood
4 days agoMotherhood is an extraordinary experience. Really, there isn’t anything ordinary about being a mom. It takes that “extra” to fully describe motherhood because that’s what motherhood is: going beyond yourself. How mothers go beyond themselves to teach, love, play, drive, work, and care clean up after their children is what makes the experience extraordinary. Motherhood -
5 Ways Twins Can Change Your Life
8 days agoSome people call me a superhero, doubly blessed. Others say I have my hands full, double trouble. Hi, my name is Christen, and I’m a mother of twins. Before I had children, I had heard rumors that motherhood was the most challenging and rewarding job on the face of the planet. I was the newlywed -
what all mothers need
11 days agoToday, your feedly feed will be filled with posts about Mother’s Day. It’s natural for bloggers – mothers – to want to share their thoughts on yesterday with their readers on this morning after. And, while, I’ve tried my best to think of something else to say today, I’m going to be honest and admit -
Expectant: 40 devotions for New and Expectant Moms
16 days agoToday, I am honored to share my sweet friend, Julie, with all of you for our “Moments of Motherhood.” Julie writes at Come Have A Peace and has just published her eBook, Expectant: 40 Devotions for New and Expectant Moms. I’ve asked Julie some questions about motherhood and I know you will enjoy her answers! -
To Women Who Aren’t Moms: A Mother’s Day Thank You
17 days agoMother’s Day approaches and we plan honor for the women who parent. It’s a sweet holiday and it’s deserved. A show of thanks for all who have labored and pushed, waited long on adoptions, wiped noses, removed sandwich crusts, snapped their heads at sassing children, worried, hoped, disciplined, kissed, prayed, loved, dreamed. But what about -
how to cope when we come “unglued”
18 days agoThis week, in honor of Mother’s Day, I’m posting every day on “Moments of Motherhood.” Today, we are linking up with the Build ‘Em Up series about how to cope when we come “unglued.” Sometimes, my glue (aka my self-control) just doesn’t stick. Like, the other day, when I was rushing to get us packed -
happy 3rd birthday adeline & maralee!
24 days agoHappy 3rd Birthday, Adeline & Maralee. Y’all are our girls, and we love you so. Being three, you aren’t a baby anymore but you aren’t quite ready to get out of my arms either. I love holding you when you wake up in the morning. Daddy doesn’t mind rocking you during the middle of the -
we love you, pops
25 days agoTill next time, let your light shine! Blessings, christen -
they won’t be young forever
29 days agoLittle girls won’t stay little forever. It’s hard to remember this sometimes, like when you just pray that they will fall asleep or learn how to go in the potty or stop putting food up their noses. But, it’s true, they won’t be young forever. Daddy & Adeline One day, we hope, our little girls



















































