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Perfectly Human: Beyond Buy Buy Baby by Beth Waltemath
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amyjuliabecker
On December 31, my daughter was born after a complicated pregnancy my doctors did not expect her to survive. It has been hard work for her to live, and she is still–more than nine months later–in the hospital, though we hope to bring her home soon. Last weekend I stopped by the local baby superstore…
No Need to Hurry
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amyjuliabecker
We had a rough morning on Saturday. They’ve happened before. Penny sobbing, William banging something, me about to yell at them. And all of it a result of trying to get out of the house and into the car. I was afraid this morning would be more of the same. I had a little over…
Questions for Jesus: Why This Waste?
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amyjuliabecker
I’m a woman with a lot of education. My parents spent plenty of money supporting me in boarding school and through college. I went on to get a Masters as well. What do I have to show for it? By some measures, not much. I currently make just enough money to cover the cost of…
My Perfect Halloween
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amyjuliabecker
I grew up as the oldest of four girls. My mom was a stay-at-home mom for the most part, and to me, she epitomized the qualities a mother should have. Before I had kids, I didn’t find myself comparing myself to her all that often, but now that I have young children I find myself…
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