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When Church Stops Feeling Like Home: Finding Belonging in Midlife Faith

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They Said His “Southern Accent” Made Him Sound “Unintelligent”–So He Apologizes with a Southern Flare

Chad Prather responds to haters with a smile and some sarcastic love--y'all are fixin' to love it!

This Is What I Wish You Would Say When Your Child Points at My Daughter

As we enter the playground area, your child immediately points to mine, calling loudly “Mom, look at HER!”

Jade North

Jade North is a 30-something wife and mother of two, living in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Blending humor with her late night, anxiety-riddled thoughts, she blogs about love, parenting, and finding acceptance with herself. You can follow her on Facebook at Four Norths in the South.

Dear Son, It’s OK to Be a Mama’s Boy

Everyone refers to you as a mama's boy, as if it's somehow a negative thing. They laugh and joke, and make comments here and there about how soft I am making you.

“Whew, Girl…That Breath!”: Marry the Man You Can Live Without—But Wouldn’t Want to

"Marry the man who wakes up next to you every morning and says 'Whew, girl...that breath!' You don't want a partner who is afraid to tell you the truth about your morning halitosis. Marry the man who knows you love bruschetta and always lets you have the last piece, even though you were supposed to split it evenly."