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She Had No Idea Her Daughter Had a Food Allergy Until It Struck. Then a Stranger Saved Her Life

Florida mom Meg George writes about how she discovered her daughter's life-threatening cashew allergy in the exact moment of her first reaction, which was severe and critical.

Dear Parents, Please Stop Saving Your Children

Please, stop saving your child. Saving them from making a mistake. Saving them from every tough situation with a friend or peer. Saving them from consequences.

Lauren Daigle Shocked That People Are Criticizing ‘Sound of Freedom’: ‘This Is Insane’

“I never in a million years thought that this would be something that people could actually split hairs about, that people could actually argue about,” Lauren Daigle said of people criticizing the new film, "Sound of Freedom."

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

To the Christian Who’s Just DONE With God

"I don’t know why good people die young. I don’t know why my mother died at 54. I don’t know what happens when hurting, lost people die. I know what scriptures say about things like 'weeping and gnashing of teeth.'"

What Nobody Tells You About Raising an Anxious Child

It was not only challenging to raise an anxious child but also exasperating. I ranged from wanting to throttle her during her meltdown moments to wanting to cry right along with her for my supposed failures.

A Word From the Lord for the New Year

As you seek the Lord in conversation and relationship you will feel more comfortable to place your trust in Him.

Why Do We Celebrate Anxiety?

We make funny memes about how the Holiday Season has us freaking out, and we laugh and laugh. Meanwhile our hearts are hurting. We end up on the other side of January wondering where the joy went, why it can’t be like it was when we were a child.

To the Mom Who’s Shaming Your Kid on Facebook

I see it over and over, these posts where a mom shames their child publicly on social media, toting the virtues of making your kid learn the hard way.

When Did We Stop Letting Kids Be Kids?

"Will sitting five-years-olds in a desk for eight hours to complete worksheet after worksheet really produce the best outcome for future academic excellence? I say, hogwash. I say, let them be kids."

Three Simple Words Every Parent Should Whisper When the Worries of the World Creep In

How frequently do I feel overwhelmed by the pressures of this world, yet how often do I choose to simply trust Him?

The Conversation With My Child That Changed My View on Motherhood

I can understand that young children won’t remember things like the fully-balanced meals every night or what grade they got in their school subjects, but they will remember Oreos and snuggles.