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White Mother Gives Birth to Three Black Babies, And Her Husband’s Reaction Is Absolutely Beautiful

"There will always be the older white woman in Walmart who stared at us with sheer disgust, or the African-American mother who looked at us and just shook her head.”

The Spiritual Discipline Almost No Modern Christians Practice (But Early Believers Did)

In this modern age of perpetual consumption—news, entertainment, food,...

Photo of Dad & Grandpa Just Watching Toddler Throw Tantrum in Whole Foods Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

"This post is about one thing and one thing only. Being comfortable in the uncomfortable."

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.

Learning to Measure Success in Units of Joy

"Now I measured success in goodnight kisses and bedtime prayers with my girls. I measured it by the adoring look my spouse gave me at the end of the day, and by the feeling of tremendous love I felt for him when I looked back into his deep brown eyes."

What Really Caused the Virginia Beach Shooting?

"It’s not gun laws or how long one has to wait for a handgun. It’s not poverty or socioeconomic constraints. It’s not mental health access problems coupled by lack of insurance issues. It’s not a failing judicial system or problems with a building’s security."

Do You Need to Change Your Job, Or Just Change Your Mind?

. In my own life, I didn’t start to enjoy my work again until the Lord showed me it was a calling.

You Need to Find a Man That Makes You Crazy

"I texted him first, you see. I had spent the past four days off with my spouse, and by ten in the morning, as I spent the day at work, I realized I was missing him. So I reached for my phone, and I sent a simple yet honest message... I could immediately see the bubble of response coming my way."

The Benefits of Having a Baby In Your Forties

"Being an older mom gives you a special perspective. You no longer worry about the little things, and you laugh easier. You can relax in your good credit score, financial stability, and stress-free life. Most of the time, anyway. Wink, wink."

When You Need to Stop Praying for Your Husband

"It’s like when you get lost driving somewhere new. You have to stop, seek direction, and then turn around. You’ll never reach your destination going the wrong way. Don’t give up on the trip, but a pit-stop might be warranted."

Wife Already Feels Fat, Ugly & 52 Weeks Pregnant—Then She Gets a Text from Her Husband

"I feel like an absolute whale. I feel puffy, tired, and like my nose is spreading out at an insane rate across my face..."

An Open Letter to the Christian Who is Pro-Choice

"First, I would ask you to do me a favor. Settle your mind, and lay down personal emotions. Forget friends you know who went through whatever. Don’t think on personal experience or even emotion."