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Give Me a Reason

My children have encountered many obstacles regarding their Christianity and love for their church from people they love. It’s frustrating as a mother to watch them try to comprehend why people can be so cruel. Very recently one of my kids asked me “why do they behave like this?” I replied “because God…
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Every day should be Valentine’s day!

Growing up, I watched my dad give my mom flowers,candy and gifts on Valentine’s day. He’d always do something special for us kids, as well. I never did receive anything for Valentine’s in high school like other girls did. I was a slight bit jealous that they were getting these over the top bouquets, balloons…
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Does it really matter?

I was born into the Catholic church and that’s all I knew for the vast majority of my life. My biological children and stepchildren were also baptized Catholic. That’s all they’ve known for more than half of their lives. Some of my family and friends belonged to other religions. We were taught to never…
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SHE AIN’T GOT NO TIME FOR THAT

Recently, one of my kids was doing her chores and she stops mid-chore. “Can we go to church, Wednesday?” I reply “Yes. You know you can go. Why are you asking?” In which she responds, “that’s the only time I have to spend with God.” I stop what I’m doing and look dead at…
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He’s got you girl!

I’ve been in the medical field for almost 20 years. I’ve seen the highs and lows of it, as I’m sure others have seen in their industry. I can tell you one thing!!! When the lows hit, it sends my anxiety through the roof. My anxiety is equivalent to being restrained in one of those…
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GROWING UP CAJUN

I was raised on our family farm for the majority of my younger years. I’d walk out my back door to see endless fields with my uncle’s cows grazing on them. Out of my front door, I’d see my uncle’s horse’s in their pen. If I turned left or right, I would see family members’…
