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  • Martha, Martha

    Absolutely exhausted and stretched past my limit, I came to Him at the end of another long day. Mothering a sensitive four year old and a rambunctious one year old, caring for the constant tasks in our home, investing in my marriage by trying to love, serve, and spend time with my husband — not…

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  • Lamentations from the Nursery

    I was complimented today for lamenting. Here’s the story: My children are amazing — I love them with a love like I’ve never known. It’s a unique, fiercely protective and loyal, deep, transcendent, forever kind of love. There is nothing I would rather do with my life. If you could offer me the chance to…

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  • That Little Country Church

    I grew up in a little country church of 100 — maybe 150? — congregants, including children. While I have always loved my upbringing there, I find myself drawing from it more and more as I raise my children. The impact my 16 years had on me is immense. I think of Ms. Tracy every…

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