The Gospel of Motherhood
Do this. Don’t do that. Do this. Don’t do that. I failed. I failed again. Get back up. Try again. Failed. Condemnation. Discouragement. Why is it that, as moms, we often live like the Gospel doesn’t...
View ArticleMother Like A Firefighter
photo credit Did you know much of a firefighters life is quite boring? They spend their days doing boring maintenance and following a boring routine. They do the exact same thing every time they run...
View ArticleThat Time I Had a Cat Fight with Myself at the Grocery Store. And Won.
I was wrong. I thought something magical would happen the first time all my kids went off to school. Something magical involving rainbows, unicorns and little elves that would keep my toilets clean,...
View ArticleA Monday Pep Talk For Imperfect Moms
Sometimes… Sometimes…I don’t feel like writing. Sometimes…I don’t feel like being patient with my kids. Sometimes…I don’t feel like cooking dinner. Sometimes…I don’t feel like cleaning up the same...
View ArticleWe Are Only as Strong as the Resistance We Face
I’m going to be honest with you. I am probably in the most unhealthy season I’ve ever been in, in my life. I’ve always been pretty athletic. I played sports growing up and did REALLY weird things like...
View ArticleDon’t grow weary mamas
Note from Kat: This post is from my friend and monthly contributor Liz Griffin. Go check out her blog. Good stuff. my sick little boy and his emergency vehicles taking a nap Sniff, sniff. Cough,...
View ArticleRaising “normal” kids
Note from Kat: This post is from my very inspiring friend and monthly contributor Liz Griffin. Looking at a Picasso because going to art museums is normal for Griffins. Last Friday I got to have coffee...
View ArticleHow 15 Minutes Can Transform Your Motherhood (and your life)
“I’m in the depths of despair…” I’m not prone to drama, but since becoming a mother I’ve certainly had my moments. That particular night was no different. The weight of responsibility of raising three...
View ArticleWhy Google Can Never be a Mom
Note from Kat: This post is from my good friend and monthly contributor Liz Griffin. Let’s be honest. Google is pretty great. It can give you directions, show you photos and sort through billions of...
View ArticleTeaching your kids about justice and loving your neighbor just got easier....
Note From Kat: This post is from my very good friend, neighbor and monthly contributor, Liz Griffin. Mamas, I’d like to tell you a story. And then invite you to join us. Last spring my daughter...
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