| | |

Dear Daughter: “This Little Light of Mine” by Lauren McMinn

I am honored to share this week’s “Dear Daughter” letter guest post from my Southern soul sister, Lauren McMinn. She wrote it to her nine-month-old baby girl, Ada. Dear Daughter, How are you already 9 months old? My bundle of love, joy, and laughter. Hungry for life and exploration. You keep me on my toes all day…

| | |

Dear Daughter: I Want You to Bring Cakes by Deidre Price

This week’s “Dear Daughter” guest post is written by my friend Deidre Price. She is an author, speaker, mom, and lit Ph.D. in Florida. Deidre’s message for her firstborn daughter is about always showing up and giving grace, about finding our strength in our love. Dear Daughter, If ever you find yourself expecting, unprepared and undone like…

Meet Cathleen Wenger: Texas Strong Woman of the Month
| | |

Meet Cathleen Wenger: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

This month, I’m so pleased to introduce you to November’s Texas Strong Woman of the Month, my incredible friend Cathleen Wenger. This creative, fashion-savvy and philanthropic, working momma of three (with one more on the way) never ceases to amaze me with her dedication to her family, her church and her central Texas community. Meet…

| | |

Dear Daughter: Perfection Isn’t the Goal Here by Kelly Smith

This week’s “Dear Daughter” letter is written by my kindred spirit, Kelly Smith. She is a beautifully wise writer, wife, and mom of three in Alabama. Kelly reminds her daughter, and each of us, that perfection can only be achieved in heaven, not here on Earth. Dear Daughter, You are a good child. Your heart…

| | |

Dear Daughter: These Are Our People by Anna Carpenter

This week’s “Dear Daughter” letter comes from my friend Anna Carpenter. She is a wife, mom, and world traveler. A few years ago, Anna wanted to explain to her two-year-old why she was always surrounded by a tribe. Her words remind us about the importance of community in developing our earliest sense of identity and self worth. Dear Daughter, There’s…