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This is the fifth article in our new 7-week series called "Her Story," stories of ordinary women experiencing, overcoming, or choosing to do extraordinary things. This week’s story is from Jill Stigman, as told to Kathy Banta, who writes about Jill’s struggle to...
Chicken Corn Chili Soup
This is a quick, easy soup that’s full of flavor. I like it because it has the robustness of a chili but the thinner consistency of a soup. We often serve it with fresh bread on cold winter days. Warning: It will make your kitchen smell amazing, and will likely tempt...
Be True to You
It took me long enough to figure it out, but I’m a cheerleader at heart. That statement, in and of itself, cracks me up, quite honestly. This admission will shock a few of my friends, but when I tried out for the cheerleading squad in junior high school, I wasn’t...
Boundaries
As I worked on my list of items to take to Ireland and carefully planned overlapping outfits that would stretch my wardrobe, I found myself staring at my bags and a thought hit me: Preparing for a flight is similar to God’s preparation and boundaries for living! Let...
Trading My Bossy Boots for Gracious Confidence
My daughter almost got off the school bus on a bitterly cold, polar vortex day -- and no one was there to meet her. The communication mix-up was worthy of a sitcom script, and while the day was saved by the sharp eyes and gut feelings of her bus driver (who made a...
The Art Show
This is the fourth article in our new 7-week series called "Her Story," stories of ordinary women experiencing, overcoming, or choosing to do extraordinary things. This week’s story is from Shari Harris, who writes about her mother's extraordinary ability to share the...
Mom, You are Enough
Did I catch your eye with the title? Did you peer further, secretly hoping that what I said in the title is true? It is. You are. You, as you are, in this moment, are enough and I need you to know that. Even more, your kids need you to know that. Didn't do the dishes...
Swimsuit Season
Ah, swimsuit season: The season that puts a cringe on your face faster than the thought of another long, hard winter! I’m not a huge fan of swimming, but I do try to have a suit on hand for kayaking, bringing the kids to the beach, and the few-and-far-between stays at...
Redefining Beauty
"Mom, what are those lines on your tummy?" I paused slightly at my daughter's words, knowing my reaction in this moment was important. "Oh, those? Those are called stretchmarks, honey." And as I finished changing my shirt (without flinching, without attempting to hide...
Full Circle
This is the third article in our new 6-week series called "Her Story," stories of ordinary women experiencing, overcoming, or choosing to do extraordinary things. This week’s story is from Carol Battista, whose abusive childhood led her from atheism to belief in God....
