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Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. I also believe it’s the best job on the planet, and I can say now, from where I sit as an Empty Nester, it’s beautifully, thought sometimes brutally, worthwhile and satisfying. My three children...

Want to encourage a weary mom this coming Mother’s Day? Or just need some inspiration and motivation for your own mothering? Here are 7 of my favorite books for moms: Surprised By Motherhood by Lisa-Jo Baker My friend, Lisa-Jo Baker, is one of the...

We live in a world with millions of words. Yet out of all those syllables and sentences, two little letters seem to hold the most power: “no.” We fear “no.” We avoid it. We misunderstand it. But being able to say and hear no is essential to surviving...

Her small hands peel back the covers to see if my eyes are open.  Gently, I feel her touch against my cheek and she kind of whispers , ”Time to wake up mommy!” I smile with my eyes closed and roll over.  It will take more...

(I also shared this at She Reads Truth this morning, but I’ll share a bit here, too.) Last month I had the privilege of receiving an advance copy of my friend Lisa-Jo Baker’s new book, “Surprised By Motherhood“. I only...