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I Got Schooled: 5 Blogging Lessons from the BlogU Conference
Just like in college, I came prepared with my notebook, at least twenty pens (in case they all ran out of ink at once!), and a healthy dose of self-consciousness…
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A Poem for Hannah
My husband’s sister Hannah passed away in March from the terrible disease of drug addiction. She was a beautiful, smart, caring young woman; she was also…
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Going Meta: Writing About My Writing Process
I’ve always enjoyed watching visual artists produce their craft. There’s something fascinating about watching a painter paint or a sculptor sculpt. Not so much with writing…
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Paralysis by Analysis [When the Pros and Cons List Goes Awry]
A night out on the town or a quiet evening at home? Two kids or three? Mint Chocolate Chip or Rocky Road? Every day we each make thousands upon thousands of decisions…
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3 Ways Becoming a Mom Has Drawn Me Closer to God
Ask any mom to name the most significant event of her life, and chances are she will say the birth of her child…
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A Week of One-Line Prayers
On most days, prayer is a pretty regular part of my life. I pray first thing in the morning. I pray with my son before…
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Why I’m Never Eating a Snickers Bar Again (And It Has Nothing To Do With My Health)
Oh, Snickers. For a minute I thought this post was going to be titled, “Why I’m Eating a Snickers Bar…
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Extreme Makeover: Christ Edition
I used to love watching makeover shows on television. The format is always the same—a woman wearing ill-fitting clothes and…
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25 Things To Do Today Instead of Housework
I’m usually not one for silly, made-up holidays, but today is a special one that I can certainly get into. Yep, it’s National No Housework Day. I’m commemorating the day by laughing at the dishes piling up in the sink and cheerfully ignoring the laundry sitting unfolded in the basket. Want to join in the…
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How Much Do You Know About Sexual Violence? [Take the Quiz]
Do you know someone who is a survivor of sexual violence? The answer to that question is yes, whether you’re aware of it or not…
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Empowering Women and Girls Through Writing
A few weeks ago I toured a local nonprofit that offers counseling to women who suffered sexual abuse as children…
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There’s Trouble in the Tub: My #waterstory for World Water Day
“Oh no, not again!” I moaned as my 18-month-old started grimacing and turning red. I thought about whisking him out of the bathtub…