Roses & Reality
July 8, 2016
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I don’t know about you, but I enjoy the entertainment of “reality” T.V. every now and then. On a recent episode of “The Bachelorette,” however,
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Dependence Day
July 1, 2016
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard the saying, “parenting is not for the faint of heart.” But I never quite knew what
Cultivating Community: Not in Charge
June 27, 2016
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Happy Monday, readers! Today, I’m excited to bring you words from fellow blogger and COMPEL sister, Kelsey Townsend-Remmelts. I have so enjoyed getting to know
Leaving the Past in the Past
June 24, 2016
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Like most women I know, I’m a big fan of the store Homegoods. Seems like even when I’m not looking for anything in particular, I’m
When it Feels Like “The End”
June 17, 2016
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One of my favorite features on Facebook is the “On this Day” memory that pops up from day to day. Just the other week, I
Bumps, Bruises, & All
June 10, 2016
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I recently heard through the proverbial “grapevine” some shocking truths about a long-ago acquaintance and the trials she’s been experiencing. For days, my mind had
That Time I Went to “Babies R Us” Looking Like a Hot Mess
June 3, 2016
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Yes, that time—as in, that time just this week. I took my tiny minions of the apocalypse children to Babies R Us this week, splotchy-face
Cultivating Community: Choosing God’s Values Over the World’s
May 30, 2016
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Happy Memorial Day, readers! This month’s Cultivating Community post comes from Jennifer Moye, a COMPEL sister and fellow busy mom! As parents, it’s all too easy for us
Balancing Act
May 27, 2016
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If there’s anything that amplifies the heat of motherhood, it’s the daily, extraordinarily challenging task of balancing all the many components of our lives. As
When Mama Needs a Time Out
May 20, 2016
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As y’all know, Mother’s Day was just a couple weeks ago. Ah, that day laden with expectations, gifts, and pressure. Whatever your day looked like,
