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How Do You Explain Death To A 2-Year-Old?

The morning she was born was a whirlwind in every sense of the word. I went from wondering if I was in labor, to hitting full blown labor at my…

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Bridling Anger: That Time I Yelled At My Esthetician

Last week, I was more than looking forward to cashing in on a much-needed spa gift card from a bestie. I had it all planned out…..visiting never-never land during a…

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When Should We Move On After Death? Kay Warren on Grief & Loss

As I take an unwanted crash-course on the subject of grief, I’m so thankful for people a little further down the road on their journey who choose to speak out….

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Today, I Wanted Whiskey At 9 AM

I woke up this morning and poured my cereal like I always do, making my eggs like I always do.  But as I pulled a chair up to the table,…

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The Luca Gold Healing Fund

So many of you have asked, where can we give in honor of Luca Gold?   In the midst of all the swirl, the last thing we had the capacity…

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Goldie’s Bedroom In Heaven

Last night, I got one of the most precious, important texts I’ve ever received from a best friend: From the faith and heart of a 12-year-old, and one who goes…

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A Father’s Cry For His Baby Girl

Lucas wept in bed lying beside me last night, pouring out words that will never adequately express the depth of his sorrow.  But these words are beacons of light in…

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40 Minutes: The Life and Death of Luca Gold Gifford, March 5, 2014

There’s a strange war raging today.  The greatest moment of my life shares the title of the worst moment of my life, and I pound like a gong violently between…

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Christa, Studhub, Moses and Baby UPDATE

As I type, the baby girl cooking in my belly is either using my bladder as a trampoline or practicing for her drum career. Either way, the little mover and…

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Fresh Fire Women’s Conference, February 20-22, Houston, TX!

Come join Christa along with a lineup of phenomenal speakers for the Fresh Fire Women’s Conference! If you’re in the Houston area or live in south Texas, you won’t want…

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NEW Women’s Conference, Anaheim Hills, CA, Jan 18!

So excited to stand alongside some amazing women for the NEW Women’s Conference on January 18, 2014!     If you’re in the Southern California area and are looking for…

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NEW Women’s Conference, Anaheim Hills, CA, Jan 18!

So excited to stand alongside some amazing women for the NEW Women’s Conference on January 18, 2014!     If you’re in the Southern California area and are looking for…

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“It’s a GRIIIILL!!!” -Moses

[youtube width=”657″ height=”369″]http://youtu.be/vHfWadgWZCc[/youtube] Yes, I’ve begun to accumulate frilly things.  Things with flowers on them.  Things with bows. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME??! The girl whose staple wardrobe has consisted…

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“It’s a GRIIIILL!!!” -Moses

[youtube width=”657″ height=”369″]http://youtu.be/vHfWadgWZCc[/youtube] Yes, I’ve begun to accumulate frilly things.  Things with flowers on them.  Things with bows. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME??! The girl whose staple wardrobe has consisted…

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Hey Australia, I’m Coming Your Way This Week!

So excited to join the women at Nexus Church in Brisbane, Australia for the Designing Women girls and youth conference this weekend! [vimeo width=”561″ height=”330″]http://vimeo.com/72475837[/vimeo] For details and registration, click…

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Why I Dropped Off The Face Of The Earth…

[youtube width=”657″ height=”369″]http://youtu.be/-IMmp4xqY1Q[/youtube] No, I didn’t suddenly stop caring about all of you. No, I didn’t secretly pack up and move to China. I did, however, begin growing a human,…

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Lovely Women’s Conference This Weekend, August 7-9!

[vimeo width=”561″ height=”330″]http://vimeo.com/70071181[/vimeo] Join my beautiful friends for the Lovely Women’s Conference in Redding, CA this weekend!  Our lives have absolutely been changed by these people and this church, and…

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5 Tips On What To Do When You Value Someone More Than They Value You

Have you ever had someone in the “I would do anything for you” category, only to realize that you’re in their “I’ll see you when I see you” category? And…

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“I had planned to end my life, but chose to give it one last shot and signed up for the Master Heart Course. I finally found what I was looking for. My life has changed in ways I could never could put into words, being healed far beyond what I could imagine. I have a long way to go, but this course literally saved my life..”

Mayah