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April 24, 2023

Finding Comfort in the Fact God Knows – A Book Review

The day my husband was diagnosed with cancer, I didn't even go to the doctor with him. The thought that he might have cancer hadn't even crossed our minds. We had no clue the bump on his forehead was one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of skin cancer. We didn't know. After he came home and explained what the doctor had told him, we sat in our bedroom, hugging and crying, when his phone went "Ding!" A friend and coworker who had no idea he had even had a doctor's appointment that day or that he had even had a biopsy done texted: "No matter what unexpected thing you are facing today, just remember that God goes before ...

March 29, 2023

His Only Son – A Movie Review

His faith was tested. Our hope was born. See His Only Son in theaters this Easter! Spring is such a busy time. With track season well underway and my daughter's high school graduation approaching, my family hurries from one event to the next, eating on the go and barely stopping to breathe. With Easter just around the corner, I really want us to slow down a bit and remember the significance of the holiday that goes far beyond pastel-colored candies, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to review His Only Son, a new film that recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when God commanded Abraham to ...

November 1, 2022

The Lord is My Banner

Today marks one year since I first heard the words “Merkel Cell Carcinoma” and the last time we woke up in the morning without the word “cancer” hanging over our heads. Because it has been. Every day of the last year has been lived in light of that one word. In my mind, I see it like a flag waving over us, a banner going before us. To be honest, though, it sometimes feels more like a neon sign: Flashing over my husband’s half-bald head, “Cancer patient! Cancer Patient!” Blinking above me, “The one whose husband has cancer!” Lighting up over our little ones, “Daddy is sick!” Almost every conversation comes ...

July 22, 2022

Notes from Nana: Simple Summer Squash

It's been a while since Ginger Caughman, author of Notes from Nana, has written for MississippiMom.com so when she asked if I'd like to share her recipe for Simple Summer Squash, I said, "Of course!" Ginger knows I have a freezer full of squash from last summer and thought my family might like the way she cooks it. She knew I would because it is EASY and quick! I hope you'll like it, too! Summer in Mississippi yields lots of wonderful healthy vegetables! One of our favorites and SO EASY TO PREPARE: Yellow Squash! How to Make Simple Summer Squash Choose small to medium size squash. Wash, cut off ends, and lightly scrape (as ...

May 1, 2022

Minno Kids Streaming and Bible Review

As a mom, one of the things I worry about is what my kids come across when streaming videos. Even the most vigilant parents have probably had a moment when they had to ask, "WHAT are you watching?" Even videos designated for kids can be really problematic, and parental controls aren't always helpful. That's why I think you'll love Minno, a streaming platform with endless hours of faith-filled kids shows and devotionals. According to the company, "create and curate shows kids love and parents feel great about. Each episode on our platform is rigorously reviewed to ensure our content is entertaining, educational and theologically ...