Tag: mother’s day
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Embracing Motherhood: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Grace
A mother’s heart is like a masterpiece of love, stitched together with patience, sacrifice, and joy—throw in a dash of caffeine and a pinch of “Oh no, not another Barbie shoe!” for good measure! This describes my morning. Another broken toy, due to the refusal of my 5-year-old daughter. No matter how many times we…
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An Arrow Not a Crown
Motherhood is not a crown on the brow, but an arrow in the chest. We wrestle with our will and our flesh as we raise up and let go. In this ongoing piercing, we endlessly require God’s presence. We mother best when we rely on Him most.
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Bereaved Mother’s Day
by MaKenzie V. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and some women look forward to it with excitement, some with longing, and others with dread. Growing up, Mother’s Day was only ever a celebration in our home untouched by grief or sorrow. When I became a wife and a hopeful mother, I saw the…
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