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Friend Says “Of All People, You Should Get Why Someone Would Abort a Cleft Baby”—Dad’s Reply Is Perfect

"My ‘friend’ said, ‘Come on, of all people, you should get why someone would want to abort a cleft baby.’ That shocked me. Why would he think that?"

During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

“It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Chick-fil-A Serves Me a Restraining Order”: Mom Hilariously Relives Son’s ‘Diarrhea Debacle’ at Chick-fil-A

"Tears-pouring-down-my-face, couldn't-talk-couldn't-breathe kind of laughing. Screaming laughing. So hard that I was sobbing because I couldn't get it together."

Katie Deckert

Katie Deckert is a follower of Christ, wife, and mom of two. She is passionate about helping Christian women fight isolation and loneliness through building real community. You can find her ever-growing set of resources to help you build community and practice hospitality at hospitablehomemaker.com or connect with her on Facebook.

Dear Kids, Your Mommy Is a Failure

I don’t want you to see me making excuses for my sins. I want you to see me acknowledging them so that I can model a life of repentance before you.