Why We Need Both C. S. Lewis and James Baldwin

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A few years ago, a little girl asked her mom, “Does God love boys more than girls?” Her question came after noticing that in her Bible storybook, girls were almost completely absent. From silence, she drew a conclusion about belonging. That one question has stayed with me because it reminds us how powerful stories are. They don’t…

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Join our October Short Story Contest

The Beauty of Short Stories: Announcing Our October Writing Contest Short stories have a way of catching us off guard. They don’t take hundreds of pages to build a world or introduce a character—you’re invited in quickly, swept into a moment, and left changed by the end. They’re like windows that suddenly open and let…

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Does God Love Boys More? A Review of The Book of Belonging

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When Mariko Clark’s young daughter looked up and asked, “Mom, does God love boys more than girls?” it stopped her in her tracks. The question didn’t come out of nowhere—it came from noticing that in her Bible storybook, hardly any girls were mentioned. What her daughter felt in that moment is something all of us, whether as…

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Mama, It’s Not Too Late: Fall Family Photo Bingo

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If you’ve looked back through your camera roll lately and realized you’re not in many pictures, take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Most moms naturally end up behind the camera, capturing every sweet smile and milestone, but forgetting to step into the frame themselves. Here’s the good news: it’s not too late. Your kids don’t…

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