September 16, 2016
by Maralee
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This one goes out to all the mamas making breakfast alone on Sunday mornings. All the women up before dawn so they can get ready before waking up their Little Blessings and starting the chaos that is preparing for church. … Continue reading
March 14, 2016
by Maralee
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Church is hard. Can I just say that? I love church. I long to be at church and it restores me. Except for the part where I get super frustrated trying to contain my kids (ages 9, 7, 6, 4, … Continue reading
March 11, 2016
by Maralee
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It happened again the other day. I was reading through an article about a child who had experienced abuse and neglect. When I finished reading the article itself, I decided to skim through the comments (I know, I know– rookie … Continue reading
July 29, 2015
by Maralee
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I’m going to be honest– I read a transcript of one of the Planned Parenthood videos, but I can’t bring myself to watch it. I just can’t. There are some things I have a very tender heart about and to … Continue reading
June 8, 2015
by Maralee
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I have long struggled with knowing what it means to make Sunday a day of rest. What does “rest” look like when you are parenting small children who don’t take a day off from needing your constant attention and supervision? … Continue reading
May 3, 2015
by Maralee
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When I was a little girl in the 80s we dressed up for church. I wore itchy tights and lacy dresses with poofy sleeves and big hair. I still can’t understand how my mom managed to use hot rollers and … Continue reading
January 21, 2015
by Maralee
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Being a mom can be a terribly isolating experience. It seems counterintuitive on some level— you now have a person (or two or six) around you all the time, so how can you feel isolated? But moms know that devoting … Continue reading
August 13, 2014
by Maralee
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A child I love became a legal orphan today. That is a fact and it brings me great pain. There is now no mother or father responsible for this child and they essentially belong to the state until the legal … Continue reading
September 24, 2013
by Maralee
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Our church has been going through “Stories of Rescue” as a way to connect the congregation with the work our church is doing in various areas of our community and more globally. I was blessed to be able to speak … Continue reading
August 2, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s that time of year again- Vacation Bible School time. I am so thankful for all the pastors, parents, and volunteers that make it possible for our kids to have a couple hours of time to build friendships and learn … Continue reading