Mom's Weekly Archives

The thought that I'm half a century old and I now have fewer days in front of me than behind me is quite mellowing.

The controller. The abuser. The bully. We all know these people. But God’s desire is to set us free from toxic relationships.

"Maybe you should just give up on this one" never made a nice motivational poster, but there's a beautiful lesson there.

A question I hear a lot from women is "Why pray? It seems futile. God isn't doing anything about it."

In Christian circles, pornography is almost always portrayed as a male problem. However, more and more Christian women are confessing their...

How many times have we said, “I’m fine,” when we are hurting on the inside, filled with fear, or ready to give in to defeat?

I don’t have a lot in common with Louis Zamperini. But moms can learn from him how to remain unbroken in spite of life’s obstacles.

Whether you’ve just walked through a great year, or you’re glad to see this one over, this truth rings clear: you are not alone.

It is here, now, in the stillness of a quiet and receptive heart, that we find the promise of Christmas. Can you hear it?

Whether it's hard-to-please kids, or strained relations with relatives, it becomes difficult to slow down and maintain gratitude.

I’m here to tell you that your life does not have to be perfect – or even close to it - to experience a meaningful holiday season.

I know there are some people who delight in keeping their living space clean, but I was not blessed with this drive.

How healthy are you going into this holiday season? You might be germ-free and full of vitamin C, but how's your spirit?

Thanksgiving is too wonderful a holiday to let slip by without some intentional, active gratitude.

What good can it possibly be to have a difficult child? Or a teen who struggles with sin? Or a child who rebels against you?