Returning to the Source

Have you ever been praying and had an image pop into your mind that is a perfect metaphor of what God is trying to teach you? Today I was praying for God to help me to be more intentional about leading my children to walk closely with Him, and the image of a relief worker …

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A Note to Mothers Who are Struggling: What Do You Want Them to Remember?

Hey there, Momma. Have you been struggling, weighed down by ALL THE THINGS you have to do just to get through a day? I was on full out survival mode for a good two years; maybe more, but I really don't want to count. I have a real tendency to get choked under the hold …

When God Doesn’t Give You What You Want

A few nights ago, I got a taste of what God sees in us through an experience with Josiah. I love how being a parent widens my eyes that way. He had a huge day and was really tired. I was preparing his bedtime routine when he started sassing me something fierce. For whatever reason …

Goals for September 2015

We are so excited to be expecting baby Dummel #2! The truth is I have one goal for this month, and that is to get through the all day "morning sickness" without the house falling down around us. Just as I suspected, it's harder the second time around. I hope to get back to writing …

Yes, Let’s Talk About Anna Duggar

I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook recently, when I noticed two of my friends shared the same post, which basically said, "Let's talk about Anna Duggar." I thought, "Yes! Let's talk about Anna!" Anytime there is a scandal involving a man being unfaithful in the media, I always hurt for his wife. …

The Weekend Wave: July 26

Do the wave! You don't have to look very far to find people doing great things for their families and the community... My friend Kelsey is making beautiful nursing necklaces to support her family and encourage other nursing mothers over at Momma and Bean. When I was nursing Josiah, I learned how difficult it can be …

Going Against the Flow

If you live near Harrison, Ohio, and you are a momma looking for some good fellowship, consider Lifespring Christian Church's MOMS group. "Our group is open to new and experienced moms, stay at home and working moms. Whatever your story, you fit with us! Each get together is a time to relax, enjoy the company …

Prayers for Raising My Boy

It's a strange thing, raising a boy. The emotions I feel, the prayers I whisper... Watching him sleep, I ache in the deepest parts of me. This love so fierce. I ask God to help me raise Josiah up to be every bit the man he was created to become, willing to live radically for Christ, to love …

Leaning on Grace

This is the kind of night it's been, and I feel so defeated. After almost two solid years of being a working mom, I just can't get the hang of it. I'm mentally and emotionally drained at the end of the day, and I've got very little to offer the two most important people in …