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School Principal Slams Dad for Taking Kids on Family Vacation—& His Response Is Perfect

This dad responded to her salty email with pure class—and his points are pretty hard to argue with.

Fat-Shamed Woman on Flight Praises ‘Hero’ Who Made Bully Switch Seats

"I could feel hot, salty tears coming down my face. I sat and cried silently... I was scrunching myself up against the wall as far as I could. All of a sudden, someone from behind us taps on the guy’s shoulder..."

Mom Sets Toddler in Airport With a Sign She Can’t Read—10 Seconds Later, A Man Scoops Her into His Arms

Everyone but the toddler holding the sign knew what was about to happen...

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.

If God Could Tell the World One Thing, It’s This

Here it is, folks. The most important part...

You’re Never Alone on Your Road Trip

"He had stopped for a reason. We were not alone on our road trip, and I’m not talking about the kids in the backseat."

Mom Is in Bed About to Doze Off—Then She Hears Dad Whisper This to Their 3 Daughters

"I was laying in bed, about to doze off, since I had to work in the morning, when suddenly I caught snippets of conversation coming from the living room. I strained to hear whispered voices through the closed, bedroom door..."

Why Worrying Is Good for Christians

Saying you’re letting go and letting God is one thing, but not worrying about it is another. So as I found myself unintentionally worrying the Lord spoke those words to me.

Mom Yells at 5-Yr-Old for Not Helping—Every Parent Needs to Read This Kid’s Response

“Why are you crying?” I asked in frustration. “Because I just wanted a little help?!” It was one of those Mommy Moments where I felt like I should be the one crying. But then she spoke through her veil of tears.

To the Friend With Mental Illness That I Judged

"You see, I have been that person you hate. I have been that friend who loves you, but silently watches you and wonders why you make it so hard. I’m that Christian you roll your eyes at..."

Are Some Problems Too Big?

"Ugh. The waiting. I hate the waiting. I know it brings growth. That’s what everyone says. But gosh, it’s awful. Can we all just agree it’s awful?"

Why I Decided to Become a Selfish Mother

"I was straight up drowning... I was short-tempered, emotional, and overcome by mom guilt because of my anger."