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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 Daughter, From Your Heavy-Hearted Working Mom

"I’m sorry. I’m sorry I made you cry. I know I don’t have a choice right now, but when I saw that the tears were gonna come I almost broke down myself. You miss me; I get it."

“Our Eyes Hurt From the Things We Can’t Unsee”: Nurse Sheds Raw Insight into COVID Critical Care

"Some pain etches itself into your retinas. It’s beating us, pretty much every time. If you end up on a ventilator, you are not coming off until your heart stops."

How Do You Give It to God?!

I think this was always one of those things in my Christian walk that kind of bothered me. Early on I asked more mature Christians the same question. Like, how? And most of the time I was told to just surrender.

The Morning I Didn’t Wake Up to “I Love You”

“Love you, sweetie.” I whispered, while placing a kiss on his cheek. His tired eyes blinked, half-open...but then his words surprised me. I would expect an “I love you too” or even a “have a good day.”

Why My Gorgeous Daughters Aren’t Allowed to Do Beauty Pageants

"I am sure that beauty pageants can teach a kid camaraderie and how to be a graceful loser. But there's a more important lesson to teach."

Dear “Daughter of Satan”

"Many fellow believers have disagreed with me lately, by calling into question my Christianity. But do you know who has never questioned it? The lost."

Satan Would Do Anything to Stop Your Husband From Reading This Letter

"So, everyone, pay attention, and commit these tasks to memory. This is how we gain finality over fidelity."--Satan

Calling Out Bullying in Christianity: “If You Dare Think for Yourself, You’re Ousted from the Club”

"You're allowed to be in the 'Christian clique' as long as your opinions are exactly the same as the majority."