Thoughts on Marriage – 9 Insights to Help Preserve What’s Sacred
They’ll tell you marriage isn’t easy, that it’s like a mirror held up to reveal your finer moments and your…
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A Prayer for my Daughter, on Her Birthday
Dear sweet girl, you’re two today. Remnants of baby still cling to your frame, but you’re growing tall and your…
Introducing the #ThanksIn30Challenge
Today I’m excited to introduce an Instagram project for the month of November. The #ThanksIn30Challenge is a project I originally launched last year, and…
Because Motherhood is Worth It
Recently, I opened my inbox to find a comment on this post: the one that talks about the hard, die-to-self…
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full
Today I’m excited to introduce Katie Atkins to you. Katie is a friend and avid reader; she’s frequently engrossed in…
31 Days of Prayer for our Children – A Back-to-School Pledge
I turn on my computer or flip on my phone, and I’m flooded with images of the back-to-school season. Tiny…
Dear Moms: You are Enough
I saw her today in the checkout line, juggling a baby, one toddler and an elementary-aged firstborn. There was a…
Art Print GIVEAWAY and Welcoming Baby C!
This giveaway is now closed. The winner as selected by Random.org is Jamy Smith. Congratulations Jamy! Please e mail me at shalene(at)shaleneroberts(dot)com…
A Free Father’s Day Printable
This post originally appeared on 6/15/2013. I don’t remember when or where I first heard this quote, but it’s since…
When the Mess of Anxiety Takes Root in Your Heart
It’s been two years now. Two years since I looked fear in the face and boarded a plane bound for…
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Why We Won’t be Giving Our Kids an Easter Basket
This post originally appeared on March 29, 2013. I originally began this post as a compilation of ideas for candy-alternative…
Birthday Reflections – A Mother’s Thoughts on the First Six Years
Our firstborn recently turned six, and I find myself wondering how the time has passed so quickly. Six years old…