Mother of Pearl: Mizpah by Margaret McSweeney
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Mother of Pearl: Mizpah by Margaret McSweeney

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day….

Mother of Pearl: The Mom Who Gives Freedom by Christy Fitzwater
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Mother of Pearl: The Mom Who Gives Freedom by Christy Fitzwater

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day….

Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day Blog Series: How I Learned to Give Up Control by Sue Edwards
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Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day Blog Series: How I Learned to Give Up Control by Sue Edwards

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day….

Character Confession: The Drop Dead Notebook
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Character Confession: The Drop Dead Notebook

Years ago when I was in the traditional working world my boss encouraged us to create a “drop dead notebook.” It was filled with information regarding our position that if the worst happened and we dropped dead–well, someone could step in and do the job. After grieving my loss, of course. I’ve kept a semi-updated…

Sabbath Sunday: A Sunset and a Promise
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Sabbath Sunday: A Sunset and a Promise

This sunset was one of the few days the sun came out in March in NE Ohio. It was on the way to a gathering with women who I believe are moving past brokenness and hurt to freedom and abundance. But it’s a process, and it’s hard. This scene is my reminder that even on…

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Author Joi Copeland’s Life Verse

When someone asks me to sign “Hope for Tomorrow”, I typically sign something personal to them and then I have a special signature. A part of the signature is using Philippians 4:6-7. It is my life verse for several reasons. By nature, I am an anxious person. Looking back on my childhood, I can see…