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John 16:21: Whenever a woman is in labor she has pain, because her hour has come; but when she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy that a child has been born into the world. Truer words have never been spoken. All of the complaints […]
We’re less than 2 weeks from the due date of Baby 5.0, and I’m planning a natural, unmedicated childbirth. If you’re considering the same path, I’m offering my best tips. 1. Learn All You Can I stumbled into natural childbirth by accident — I wanted to wait as long as I could before requesting an […]
John 20:21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Pentecost Sunday is one of my favorite feast days in our Church. We celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary. It’s considered the birthday of the Church, sending the […]
In Kentucky, the heat and humidity start early — this year, we were hitting 70 and 80 degrees in March! Running in warm weather brings a whole new set of challenges. With some preparation, you can keep running all summer, in preparation for fall races. 1. Run Early My husband is a fan of running […]
Psalms 118:8 It is better to to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. Ever been faced with the thought that your own plan for your life simply isn’t in line with God’s? Struggled with obstacles, suddenly realizing that, “Hey! Maybe this isn’t where I’m supposed to be?” How do you […]