Faithful Writers

In that moment, I knew a day would come when I would have to defend and fight for my right to say I am a mother in conversation.

We define success in parenting by keeping our kids safe and happy — but what if real success is about preparing them for battle, not protecting them from it?

Suddenly, it’s too much. Sobs wrack your body as you think, I can’t do this. Why is all of it so hard? Then you hear it — the still, small voice you’ve been ignoring all day. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.