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Mom Dies Giving Birth & Dad Lays Baby on Her Chest—10 Minutes Later, He Hears the Scream…

"You are so unbelievably excited that your child is born…and in the next moment you believe you’ll have to say farewell to your wife forever. It was like being numbed."

To the Christians Who Are Done With Church

"The church is far from perfect. Life is complex. There are growing options. And the post-modern mind distrusts most things organized or institutional. But as trendy as the idea of writing off the church may be, it’s a mistake."

My Husband Is Doing It Again!

"Well, he did it again. New place, same story. It’s not that I thought a new neighborhood would change his behavior, but I didn’t expect him to fall so easily into prior patterns."

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.

When You’re the Savior of Your Own Little World

"I say there’s nothing wrong with being knocked down a peg when you forget the humble are the ones who will inherent the earth."

You Wouldn’t Believe Who’s Watching Your Profile!

"I recently came across a Facebook post in a private group I’m a part of, and it really shook me..."

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."