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If you’ve ever struggled with clinical depression, you know that mornings are the worst. Today is a short episode as I’m reading a raw and authentic prayer for moms who struggle in the morning. This is Chapter 21: A For-Real Monday Morning Prayer if you, too woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This essay was part of a series I wrote on my blog, Exposing Lies Moms Believe. In it, I identify the root of a lie I hear every single day and the Truth that sets me free. This is Chapter 20: Exposing Lies Moms Believe: I Don't Have Enough Time. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

Today I’m reading one of my favorite essays of all time and one I wish I could speak to each and every one of you personally. It was part of a series I wrote on my blog called Exposing Lies Moms Believe. Also, you’ll notice a reference to Facebook, because I wrote it when I was still active there. This is Chapter 19: Exposing Lies Moms Believe: I’m a Bad Mom. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. The book is divided into three parts. This is the first chapter of Part 2: The Elementary School Years. It's an essay I wrote in 2012 (or maybe 2011?) during a very laborious and "routine" season of parenting. If you're weary and wondering if your hard work will ever produce any fruit, this one's for you. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. This is the final chapter in Part 1, the inspiration for the title of this book AND what I would tell you if we were sitting together having coffee. This is Chapter 17: Mom, You're Amazing. Here's Why... Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. We are almost finished with Part 1: The Baby/Toddler/Preschool years. Today, I’m reading Chapter 16: Loving Multiple Children Well. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. We are working our way through Part 1: The Baby/Toddler/Preschool years. Today, I’m reading a light-hearted essay about my favorite stage of parenting. (Your mileage may vary.) This is Chapter 15: A Few Observations for Your Consideration About a Stage of Parenting I Happen to Enjoy. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. We are working our way through Part 1: The Baby/Toddler/Preschool years. Today I’m reading a short essay that may be out of season here in May, but hopefully encourages you, nonetheless. This is Chapter 14: My To-DO List vs. My To-BE List Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. We are working our way through Part 1: The Baby/Toddler/Preschool Years. I'm reading Chapter 13: Society's Image Of Perfection. Warning: This essay contains sadly outdated cultural references. :) Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. This week, I'm reading an essay I wrote back in 2011 after mopping my dirty kitchen floor--Ch 12: The Decorating Magazines Have Done Me No Favors Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season, I’m reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. I wrote these essays to moms while all my kids still lived in my home. To purchase a copy, click the link below. This week, I'm reading Ch 11: How to Maintain Female Friendships While Parenting Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. This week, I'm reading Ch 10: Pizza Thursday, A Potty Accident, and The Pool Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. This chapter recounts a day God dropped instant perspective into my heart about mommy-ing vs. ministry: Chapter 9, The Interruptions are My Job. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. I love how God gets straight to the heart of the matter, don't you? Here's Chapter 8, God Spoke to Me Through Crayons and Disney Princesses. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Today, I'm reading Chapter 7: Snot and Tears...a sweet story I wrote when my youngest daughter was 2 years old. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Last week, I gave you a sneak peek into Elliana's story...here's the rest of it. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Today, I'm reading Chapter 5: I Can't Save All the Orphans, But I Can Save This One. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Today I'm reading Chapter 4: When God Speaks Through Children Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance Do you need a social media break? Join me and Mary K. Tiller for The Reset, our Lenten fast from social media. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by social media and long for a Lenten reset, we’re here to support you. Take a break from the digital noise and rediscover the peace, joy, and connection that await you. Click here to learn more

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Today I'm reading Chapter 3: The God Who Sustains Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance Do you need a social media break? Join me and Mary K. Tiller for The Reset, our Lenten fast from social media. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by social media and long for a Lenten reset, we’re here to support you. Take a break from the digital noise and rediscover the peace, joy, and connection that await you. Click here to learn more

This season I’m switching things up from my regular format and reading essays from my award-winning book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. To purchase a copy, click the link below. Today I'm reading Chapter 2: Elijah's Story Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance