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Explore the collection of Monica’s articles published online. Here, you will find content that delves into Christ-centered life and motherhood. May you be encouraged to draw near to Jesus!
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Article Archives
Sabbath for Moms
How to Practice Rest with Kids (Desiring God)
Rest is possible in the busyness of motherhood when we understand its purpose and practice.
Miscarriage Led Me to Mercy
Desiring God
In our deepest, most secret sorrows, we can draw near to the one who is already acquainted with them.
Big Prayers for Everyday Motherhood
Desiring God
In the seemingly messy and mundane, big prayers are possible.
Eternities in Little Moments
Desiring God
If we want our children to love Jesus in all of life, they need to see us love him in all of life — including the little moments each day.
Is the Church Breeding Loneliness?
Interview with Rosaria Butterfield (Desiring God)
If we want our church or small group to feel more like a family, we will probably have to give up more of our privacy.
A Longing for Home: A Longing for Him
Risen Motherhood
A longing for home is a longing for him — the full knowledge, display, and experience of God in all of his glory.
'The Baby Was There'
Why She Fled Planned Parenthood (Desiring God)
Read about a former Planned Parenthood Director's journey from accomplice to repentant, pro-life activist.
Boundaries Will Not Cure Codependency
Interview with Rosaria Butterfield (Desiring God)
Rosaria Butterfield offers diagnostic questions to ask about friendships.
Let the Little Children Come to Me
Desiring God
If only time would stand still. These little years go so fast. But the greatest joys await, as we learn to let them grow to him.
For Every Scar that Mothers Bear
Desiring God
Scars are part of the motherhood gig, and also part of its glory.
True Beauty in a Victoria's Secret World
A Letter to My Daughters (Desiring God)
We are beautiful to God because of Jesus. And that is good.
Stay-at-Home Disciplemakers
Five Ways Moms Live on Mission (Desiring God)
Who knows which of the people we encounter today might enter the kingdom because we mothered our children on mission?