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“Not a Cluster of Cells”: Mom Shares Raw Photos of Stillborn Delivered at 14 Weeks

“His tiny heart was beating within 16 days of conception, pumping his own blood. That is usually before anyone knows that they are pregnant."

The Crown Tattoo Meaning: Why Women Across America are Branded With a Crown

“It very much so is a psychological form of bondage.”

The Day I Overheard My Husband Talking to His Friends About My Stretch Marks

He had no idea she was listening just around the corner...

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.

Dear Mom, It’s Not Cute

"We dress our tiny tots in shorts that cut into their rear and post on social media funny videos of them dancing like an adult pop star. We laugh and laugh as they twerk, but it’s not cute. Not to me."

Why You Don’t Need a Vacation

"Vacation. After seven days of relaxation, I would be going back to work tomorrow, and I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that kinda made me sad."

What If We Trusted the Lord’s Ability Over Filing for Disability?

I prayed, “Lord, is this something I need to do? Honestly, I’d rather have your healing over money.”

Mom of 3 Drains Family’s Bank Account to $7—Her Husband’s Response Knocks Her Breathless

"$7.44. That was the harsh number that stared back at me. My heart sank, my mind spun, and my emotions exploded with upset and frustration... I ranted, cursed, and berated myself to his open ear."

When God Says “Not Now”

"Underneath His command of not yet is the theme of Be Still. Man, that’s hard. Once you know God has something for you, it’s hard to be still and wait for His timing."

Is Satan Stealing Your Sunday Mornings?

"It’s a question only you can answer, and it’s a struggle most of us face. So if you find yourself more irritable and stressed on Sunday mornings than anything then maybe it’s time for a heart change. Sundays are made for rest. It’s time to find it."

Here Comes the Sun: The Thing About Praying Specific Prayers…

So as the girls expressed the same desire as me for sunshine, I called them over to pray about it with me. As we looked out the window at the gray sky and down at my phone at an even gloomier forecast we prayed...

Why God Allows My Anxiety & Depression

As I prayed for an answer I felt one come: "This is how I am answering your prayers."