By Jessica Wolstenholm
Five years ago, I was in school and working on my PhD when I received some exciting news: I was pregnant. Nine months later, we had our first son, and I began the careful balancing act of being both a mother and a student. Thankfully, my husband and I were in the unique position of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One week. As I sit and type these words that’s exactly how far away I am from my due date. One week until I endure the pain of labor, feel the overwhelming sense of adoration for this new little human, and experience the joy of bringing that sweet baby to the place we call home. […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Perspective. I could see the sun rising just outside our front door. Our eight year old was wide awake well ahead of any decent hour, thanks to the time change. My heart was heavy because I had a sense about what the day may hold. I’m certain it was the Lord leading me to make […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I remember having a lot of questions about faith as a kid. I mean a lot. I didn’t always feel comfortable asking my parents or my pastor about them, so I wrote them down in a journal. There were endless questions from the meaning of life and the existence of God to if it was […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I will never forget the day that my husband and I found out we were expecting a child. We had only been married just over two months and had the desire to teach our children all about Jesus. In particular we both had a strong conviction about modeling the Fruit of the Spirit to our […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
My precious girl, As I write this you are fast asleep in your crib, covered with a soft pink blanket, your Frozen soundtrack playing quietly in the background. But as you read this you will find yourself in my shoes – a midday break from whatever you call your work, sneaking in a few […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Do your kids ever fret over the fact that they “don’t fit in”? We all feel this way at some point in our lives. Being alone in a room full of people is a scary thing. We all want to belong; to fit in. It’s beyond instinctive, it gives us the feeling of safety and […]
By Melanie Rainer
I’m a relatively new mom, just shy of two years in to this unbelievable adventure. I remember when I found out we were expecting, my anxious heart started beating faster and to be honest, it has never really stopped. I’ve always been afraid of lots of things. Spiders, planes, cancer, car accidents … the list […]
By Jennifer Thorson
We can often see it coming. The clenched fists, the quick breathing, the rising pitch of the voice and the overall sense of tension in the air. When our child loses control of their emotions, for one reason or another, it’s very obvious to us as their parents! What isn’t always obvious is how to […]
By Editorial Team
Memories of my childhood are spotty (at best) but a few, specific unkind words sit securely on the shelves of my mind, wreaking havoc on my confidence, even to this day. This is why I’m so concerned about how my children treat others. My kids may never excel in school or master a sport but […]