Arise Blog

Motherhood

A Mother’s Bible

My mother’s Bible is at the top of my “wish list” when she leaves this world for eternity. The pages are worn and some are ripped.  It’s been

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Emotions

Self Care is Not Selfish

We all know being a single mother is stressful and takes a lot of energy. However, life becomes even more stressful when we ignore our own needs because

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Motherhood

Handling Our Expectations

Nothing causes a woman to need Jesus more than motherhood. Did I just hear an amen? No matter what stage we’re in as mothers, our children can disappoint

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Holidays

Mother’s Day Boot Camp

I’m not a fussy mom when it comes to holidays, but many moms feel they shouldn’t have to ask their kids to remember Mother’s Day or remind their children to

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Legacy of Faith

Happy Birthday, Sara!

Happy 35thBirthday, Sara! What she remembers about being raised in a single parent home.  I love this picture. I was a single mother. My little Sara was two

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Holidays

The Pink Corsage I Disliked

Nobody wants to be negative on Mother’s Day. After all, it’s a day of celebrating being a mom and letting the kids dote on you. (Well, maybe they

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Motherhood

Your Kids Are Not Your Enemy

My kids are not my enemy. I know this now, but I learned it the hard way. I’ll never forget when my teenage son mockingly and passionately informed

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Building Character

The Best Mother in the World

My 10-year-old son asked his brother, “Don’t you think mom is the best mother there has ever been?” (I immediately sensed a hidden motive in that sappy setup.)

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Everyday Life

My Kids Need a New Mom

After a long weekend in the throes of parenting, I’m convinced of one thing:  My kids need a new mom. It’s not because I’m running away (although the

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