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Adjusting to new normal ‘is just giving God permission to show...

The outer space themed backpack hung on the hook by the door. A new water bottle was tucked into the side pocket while an...

Sometimes we’d like to ignore the chatterbox next to us; other...

All I wanted to do was nap. With a Benadryl finally taking effect to combat the symptoms of an allergic reaction to an onion...

Lenten sacrifice should not be a contest of ‘I’m not doing...

I really wanted the Sonic drink. It had been a very long day -- with grocery runs and sniffly kids and two hours of live...

Motivation to maintain better physical well-being comes from Jesus — Katie...

"You are brave. Thank you for showing up!" I am brave, I thought. I did show up! "You are here for a reason. What's that reason?!" I...

A new year helps energize our desire to change, but rather...

I think New Year’s resolutions are silly. Under the guise of “get healthy” and “better yourself” we establish arbitrary (and often unrealistic) goals to eat...

Focusing less on presents and more on presence: Katie Prejean McGrady

I ordered our matching Christmas pajamas in early October. Worried about supply chain issues and shipping delays, I picked the Nordic blue print we...

In sickness and in health, for us and our kids, handle,...

"Mommy, I don't feel good." Heart sinks. Grab the thermometer. Say a quick prayer it isn't COVID-19. Call the pediatrician and see if we can...

Grandma Libby’s best advice: Always have coffee ready for any possible...

I asked my Grandma Libby what her best tip was for a happy marriage. As I got ready on my wedding day, five years...

Forgiveness: The practice of still loving another, even when they haven’t...

She broke the rules. Snuck a cookie. Hid it behind her back, ran into the other room, chewed it up in two bites and...

Isn’t that what love asks of us? Love asks that we...

Every morning, as we wait in the drop-off line at school, my daughter Rose and I share a pack of Belvita breakfast cookies. It's usually...

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