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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.

My Husband Doesn’t Say ‘I Love You’

"I got a quick kiss of course, but otherwise there was little time available for conversation. He seemed distracted and intent to leave on time. He didn’t even tell me he loved me."

When I Asked My Busy Husband to Do Just “One More” Thing

"I knew this was just one more thing for an already busy man, but it was my thing..."

When My Husband Threw Down Some Truth on My Dad

"Normal to me, at five years old, was a mom who served as both parents. To me, a father was a drifter who came around occasionally and made you laugh. But who also caused your mom to cry behind closed doors when he left again unexpectedly."

Dear Wife, You Can’t Make Him Happy

I was recently talking with a friend. It was obvious to me that she was upset, and I began to see if it was something she felt like talking about. “I can tell you’re upset,” I said. “What would make you happy right now?”

What God Would Say to the Busy Mom Who Just Can’t Keep Up

"I felt the Lord speak to my heart. To me, the busy mom, the weary woman, the hustling business lady, the overwhelmed, but loving wife. But mostly, the daughter."

A Letter to My Husband During This Phase of Our Marriage

"We’re in a phase where our children take the majority of our energies. And I know you love it as much as I do. But I’m tired. You’re tired. We’re worn thin. Somedays I think we’re both just holding on tight to this wild ride we’re on."

3 Things You Can Do to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

"Obviously I am a work in progress, but I do see things improving as I’ve prayed and worked to be better at patience, mild temperament, and voice modulation. Here’s a few things I’ve learned."

When God Gives You a Father Who Doesn’t Want You

"I was not given the example of a father as a provider. In fact, I was given the opposite. I didn’t see a tower of refuge, but rather someone who put me in harm’s way."