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I'm totally #thatmom--the one diving into all the weirdness with my kids, sidestepping a few eyerolls.

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After five and a half years in Uganda, my family and I returned to the U.S., where I write and speak professionally, and we continue to work on behalf of the poor.

My first solo book, Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids' Hearts (Harvest House), released October 2021.

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Wanna guess who my son will be rooting for tonight

Wanna guess who my son will be rooting for tonight?

This dog. We gave in to having a dog in part for m

This dog. We gave in to having a dog in part for mental health reasons. As much work as a puppy has been—he’s really, really good at his job. Happy 1st birthday, Charlie!!

There are about 476 ways to butcher my first and l

There are about 476 ways to butcher my first and last name, when you put them together. Here is only one. I promise I spelled it for the guy.

Not that you can tell from his expression? But mor

Not that you can tell from his expression? But more spring break fun: DIY henna tattoos.

Had a blast today bowling and getting ice cream in

Had a blast today bowling and getting ice cream in honor of spring break.

I was a good Christian kid, raised in the church,

I was a good Christian kid, raised in the church, and lathered in vital discussions of sexuality, peer pressure, and well – considered dating standards. Those were critical in shaping me towards steadfastness and sexual faithfulness. Yet inwardly, and well within the range of normal, along so much for approval, for validation of who I was. Insecurity led to flirtatiousness and gaps I longed to have occupied by guys. It’s so good for me to remember this now that I have my own teenagers… sexual integrity is made up of so much more than the rules, you know?#christian #author #christianquotes #christianauthor

I want to hear: What emotion(s) do you feel the le

I want to hear: What emotion(s) do you feel the least comfortable with?? For me, anger, hands down… 🫣
(Link in bio☝🏼to “We Never Fight”: The Problem with Zero Conflict”) #christian #author #christianquotes #blogger

Speaking for @thriveministry tonight via Zoom. Bus

Speaking for @thriveministry tonight via Zoom. Business on the top, PJ’s on the bottom? You betcha.

We have taught our dog a lot of things. But maybe

We have taught our dog a lot of things. But maybe not manners.

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How you know your child has stolen your phone.

How you know your child has stolen your phone.

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you ny his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." -Zephaniah 3:17. The quote in the post above is taken from the article "I Don't Feel Close to God" on my blog, The Awkward Mom. The link to this article is in my bio.
#christian #christianquotes #article

T shirt while thrifting // couldn’t agree more,

T shirt while thrifting // couldn’t agree more, really // deep thoughts for Thursday

More Mandalorian food for episode 2 tonight. Props

More Mandalorian food for episode 2 tonight. Props to my 13-yr-old.

"Yeah, I definitely believe there are things we ca

"Yeah, I definitely believe there are things we can do to move closer to God. I also know what it’s like to feel like God is endlessly, silently away from you." Quotes taken from the article "I Don't Feel Close to God" on my blog, The Awkward Mom. The link to this article is in my bio.

The ad that came up in a post I was reading on sty

The ad that came up in a post I was reading on style when you’re yeah over 40…

When my kids take liberties with my fridge white b

When my kids take liberties with my fridge white board messages.

The food my daughter has made for my kids’ Manda

The food my daughter has made for my kids’ Mandalorian watch party tonight! Baby Yoda cookies, baby Yoda guacamole, boiled eggs and gummy frogs in reference to some things baby Yoda ate. There’s some blue milk on the way. I’m loving the creativity and sibling camaraderie. That last one is certainly not a given :-)

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