Author: Dawn Marie Beauchamp
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Prayers of Lament and Gratitude
Dear God, We seriously need to talk. For months, I had no words for my feelings. I’ve sat in stillness for hours, embracing your ... -
My Teen Begged for Help and My World Stood Still
Content Warning: Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation “Mom, just take me. I’m begging you. I’m not stable.” Words no mother dreams of hearing from their sixteen-year-old ... -
Why an Amazing Choir Director Absolutely Changes the World
I am a music geek and a theater nerd. There are no bones about it. I adore all aspects of music and musical theater. ... -
How the Argument for Universal Connection Will Save the Meaning of Faith
The world evolved from a single point in time. People, nature, culture, and religion are all connected by a universal thread, woven into the ... -
How Your Body Keeps Score Astoundingly Better than Your Mind
Have you ever walked through a regular day overwhelmed by negative emotions for apparently no reason? When this occurs, I am annoyed and irritated ... -
Laugh Hysterically at Life’s Bloopers and Joyfully Move On Now
Walking from my car to the door of the elementary school, I think, “My feet are really cold!” Why, you may ask, are my ... -
Why School Absolutely Does Not Function as a One Size Fits All
Raising kids comes with a myriad of decisions. What foods to eat? Which soap to use? What toys to play with? Use technology or ... -
Why It’s Time to Strive to be Brave Instead of Strong
The world is a chaotic mix of joy and sorrow. We are entitled and required to manage both. No one is promised an endless ... -
How Gardening Blesses You with Spiritual Grounding and Calm Energy
I love to play in the dirt. Yes, you read that right. Spending days outside, in the sunshine, covered head to toe in dirt, ... -
Why We Need to Encourage Emerging Identity Over Mass Conformity
Motherhood keeps me on my toes. As soon as I have it “all figured out”, here comes another curve ball to keep me guessing. ...