Stacie's Story
The Podcast team | December 11, 2024
The world of mother loss is filled with grief, a sea of emotions, confusion, pain, and sometimes hurt feelings. Whatever . . . Read More
Impatience is Pride
The Podcast team | November 24, 2024
It’s almost the holiday season which means busy schedules and often lots of expectations. This season can be challenging to . . . Read More
Memories
The Podcast team | October 27, 2024
Looking back at memories can give us a different perspective. When we are right in the center of experiences, it . . . Read More
A Distant Father
The Podcast team | September 14, 2024
As motherless daughters, we tend to focus on the struggles of being without a mother. But, working through our grief . . . Read More
The Sound of Peace
The Podcast Team | August 2, 2024
What does peace sound like? The answer is different for every individual. Each of us is unique and may find . . . Read More
Navigating Relational Conflict
The Podcast Team | July 5, 2024
How we were raised has such a big influence on our relationships even into adulthood. For motherless daughters who experienced . . . Read More
On Mother's Day
Aisling Lynch | May 22, 2024
On Mother’s Day, we remember. We are reminded, not that we ever really forget. Though our mothers are gone from . . . Read More
Here it Comes-Mother's Day!
The Podcast Team | May 10, 2024
Mother’s Day can be a challenging day for motherless daughters. There are as many reasons for its challenging nature as . . . Read More
The Heart of Our Home
Aisling Lynch | May 1, 2024
It has been years since I’ve lived at home with my parents. Almost 30 years to be exact. Far, far . . . Read More
Will I Ever Be Enough?
The Podcast Team | April 12, 2024
This week’s episode gives a review of the book, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of the . . . Read More
The Journey Retreat
The Podcast Team | March 30, 2024
The Motherless Daughters Ministry’s flagship offering is The “Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a . . . Read More
Daughters Without Mothers
The Podcast Team | March 15, 2024
Motherless Daughters Minstry’s podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews Maryann Rousseau. Maryann has started a new platform, Daughters Without Mothers, . . . Read More
Learning to Forgive
The Podcast Team | February 16, 2024
Being hurt by those you look to for nurturing and support is most painful. It is challenging to continue hoping . . . Read More
Voices of Volunteers-Part 5
The Podcast Team | February 2, 2024
The Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) is blessed to have an active team of volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, . . . Read More
Season of Searching
The Podcast Team | January 19, 2024
A season can be defined as a period of time identified by a set of distinguishing characteristics. This episode features . . . Read More
Broken & Remade
The Podcast Team | January 5, 2024
A well-known quote says “It’s always darkest just before the dawn.” This episode shares one of the darkest nights in . . . Read More
Finding True Rest
Sarah Lynn Wells | October 13, 2023
In our world, busy-ness is often praised and valued. But as motherless daughters, we often find that a constant busy-ness . . . Read More
Voices of Volunteers - #3
The Podcast Team | September 29, 2023
The Motherless Daughters Ministry is fortunate to have a team of great volunteers. This new series highlights MDM podcast administrator, . . . Read More
You Will Be Healed
The Podcast Team | September 15, 2023
As motherless daughters, we often wish God could remove the pain and struggle from our lives. Whether we lost our . . . Read More
From Ashes to Beauty
The Podcast Team | September 1, 2023
Ashes are what remain after something has been destroyed by fire. There appears to be no hope for restoration or . . . Read More
The Value of “The EAM"
The Podcast Team | August 18, 2023
The EAM” is “The Emotionally Absent Mother” course offered by The Motherless Daughters Ministry. Our guest writer shared what this . . . Read More
Voices of Volunteers – Part 2
The Podcast Team | August 4, 2023
Our new series highlights The Motherless Daughters Ministry volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews volunteers to learn more . . . Read More
Finding Home
Sarah Accoridino | August 2, 2023
On December 18, 1997 my mother, a mother of 5 children including myself, was driving home when someone ran a . . . Read More
Mothering Without a Mother
The Podcast Team | July 22, 2023
Motherhood is a challenge under the best circumstances to say nothing of doing it without your own mother. This is . . . Read More
True Freedom
The Podcast Team | July 8, 2023
During the Independence Day holiday our thoughts turn to all those who dedicated their lives to the cost of freedom. . . . Read More
Survival Mode
The Podcast Team | June 23, 2023
How much time have you spent living in survival mode? The pain of grief can be buried so deep that . . . Read More
Who We Truly Are
The Podcast Team | May 23, 2023
Who are you? Where do you get your identity? Are you defined by the negative experiences that have shaped your . . . Read More
Surviving Mother's Day
The Podcast Team | May 5, 2023
Mother’s Day is a challenge for the motherless daughters’ community. It brings about a bag of mixed emotions. The different . . . Read More
Survival Mode
C.A.Bleu | April 26, 2023
Struggling through survival mode? Through our suffering we grow and learn to identify our strengths. We just don’t see it . . . Read More
Flowers and Frisch’s Hot Fudge Cake
The Podcast Team | April 21, 2023
The Motherless Daughters Ministry blogger and volunteer podcast team member, Dottie Menkhaus, shares her reflections on two decades of journeying . . . Read More
My Path to "The Journey"
The Podcast Team | April 7, 2023
“The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time” was inspired by God and designed . . . Read More
Waves of Grief
The Podcast Team | March 24, 2023
Even when we are overwhelmed with burdens, we can cling to the promises God has given us in His Word. . . . Read More
What Did I Do?
Elyse Kehe | March 15, 2023
Since my mother passed away nearly 17 years ago, I have become quite a connoisseur of “self-help” methods. I was, . . . Read More
Dear Strong Woman
The Podcast Team | March 10, 2023
In recognition of Women’s History Month, this podcast authored by MDM blogger, Chris Fischel, shares the touching story of a . . . Read More
F.E.A.R. Revisited
Gladys Bell | December 30, 2022
Dictionaries define fear as a strong, unpleasant and distressing emotion caused by the anticipation or awareness of danger, evil or . . . Read More
Season of Searching
C.A. Bleu | December 7, 2022
Winter has a way of revealing. After the beauty of Fall, when the colors of gratitude fade, we find the . . . Read More
Broken and Remade
C.A.Bleu | October 26, 2022
I recently listened to a devotional called ‘Killing Comparison with Nona Jones’ on the Holy Bible app. Something about the . . . Read More
Our True Comforter
Sara Lynn Wells | September 21, 2022
Lightning flashed as I jolted awake to an all too familiar scene of my little boy standing by the bed . . . Read More
My Testimony
Mary Ellen Collins | September 14, 2022
“If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes. Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; . . . Read More
Forgiveness
C.A.Bleu | September 7, 2022
Forgiveness is hard, maybe I just make it harder than it should be? When we feel hurt or harmed by . . . Read More
Balance
Tina Elliott | August 17, 2022
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait . . . Read More
Death Stings
Lovely Marie | August 10, 2022
Its 3:21 am. It’s Mother’s Day. Second night in a row I can’t sleep. I pray. I talk to God. . . . Read More
F.E.A.R.
Gladys Bell | July 29, 2022
Many of the restrictions have been lifted, but we are still navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its . . . Read More
A Second Chance:
Janna | July 27, 2022
My Journey Through Physical and Emotional Mother Loss New beginnings Exchanging marriage vows with my husband was by far the . . . Read More
Accepting Never
Lovely Marie | July 20, 2022
This week of fasting and prayer ended in a foot washing service for our St. Ministry Team. Mother’s Day is . . . Read More
27 Mothers Days Without my mom
Dr. Jane Richardson | July 13, 2022
She was the definition of kindness and generosity. She was the premier example of good manners and a gracious heart. . . . Read More
To Be OK or Not To Be
Lovely Marie | July 6, 2022
I’m keenly aware of the pain that comes with Mother’s Day. It’s not the pain of not having children nor . . . Read More
Celebrate Me
Lovely Marie | June 22, 2022
I received the ring I bought myself for Mother’s Day today. I usually crochet roses, make, sweet treats, or some . . . Read More
You're Stronger Now
Rekita Chenault | June 15, 2022
It was the day of my brother’s graduation from high school. I was so proud of him. I had my . . . Read More
Victim No More
Tina Elliott | June 8, 2022
There once was a child lost and alone; she struggled with thoughts of having no home. Darkness prevailed as life moved . . . Read More
Leave-taking
Christine Fishel | May 25, 2022
My mom wore satiny nightgowns: pale blue, light pink, sometimes yellow. They were sleeveless or cap-sleeved, decorated at the bodice . . . Read More
Chasing Turtles
Gladys Bell | April 22, 2022
“I spent my entire life, checking off goal after goal with the unrealistic expectation of becoming the new improved” me. . . . Read More
Who Will Protect Me
Rekita Chenault | April 20, 2022
I remember that night, like yesterday, before it happened. Me, my sister and brothers brought our mattresses, blankets, and pillows . . . Read More
Learning to Forgive
Rekita Chenault | April 6, 2022
When you are hurt time and time again, you can start to resent other people because you don’t want to . . . Read More
Longing to Be Loved
Rekita Chenault | February 23, 2022
When the one that gave birth to you doesn’t want to provide the simple thing called love, that you need, . . . Read More
Double Loss
Gladys Bell | January 28, 2022
Podcast Losing your mom to death becomes the second round when you have already lost her to a health or . . . Read More
I Want My Mom
Gladys Bell | December 3, 2021
Surviving the holiday season when you are grieving takes forethought and planning. Regardless of the circumstances around how you become . . . Read More
Just Get Over It
Maya | November 3, 2021
“Just Get Over It” “The worst wounds, the deadliest of them, aren’t the ones people see on the outside. They’re the . . . Read More
Where Do You Hide?
Maya | July 28, 2021
When I was adopted I was given a new name —my mom’s middle and my dad’s last name. To be given something so . . . Read More
The Risk of Forgiveness
Danielle Ilacqua | May 26, 2021
At the end of 2019, I quit my secure City job as Assistant General Counsel to go on a two-month mission trip . . . Read More
Ending the Pattern pt 1 of 2
Maya (Guest writer) | March 21, 2021
On my healing journey, I continue to struggle with the knowing that I was just a “thing” to the mom who adopted me. A thing . . . Read More
Self Validation
Maya (Guest writer) | January 17, 2021
A child can take a piece of ripped, wrinkled construction paper, a broken crayon, scribble something not even decipherable and yet be ever so proud. Proud . . . Read More
Dear mom
January 3, 2021
Dear Mom by Maya (Guest Writer) I wish you could have been there for me and tucked me in just . . . Read More
When Missing Consumes
December 27, 2020
By Maya (Guest writer) Adopted twice. Still motherless. I’ve felt the agony of not knowing who I was. Of not . . . Read More
Choosing Vulnerability
December 13, 2020
by Maya (Guest writer) Growing up, my adoptive mom believed you should never pick up a crying baby. The thought . . . Read More
Effects of Narcissism on Me
November 15, 2020
by Cathy DiBella Narcissism falls across a broad spectrum. We can detect some narcissists quickly, while others take more time. . . . Read More
A Friend Remembered
November 1, 2020
by Dottie Menkhaus We all tend to live our lives never knowing how we impact and influence others around us. . . . Read More
Voicing My Truth
September 13, 2020
by Kristin Mitchener I have fears about my mother, irrational maybe, but based on her past behavior nothing would surprise . . . Read More
Roadside Journeys
September 6, 2020
poem by Gina Ellis She journeys along country roads with an expectant sidelong gaze, looking for fancy crowns of white, . . . Read More
Power of Prayer
Danielle Ilacqua | August 23, 2020
Patience doesn’t just land on your lap because you pray for it. God allows a situation to manifest in your . . . Read More
When Cancer Scares
August 16, 2020
by Angela Bergmann I found a lump in my breast on January 1, 2019. Surely this isn’t serious, I thought. . . . Read More
It's Gone!!!
Cathy DiBella | August 9, 2020
After going out for dinner one evening with my husband, I had no desire to go back home to isolation. . . . Read More
The Sound of Peace
August 2, 2020
by Gina Ellis My childhood sanctuary was my grandparents’ home. I walked their land exploring nature. I danced under the . . . Read More
A Distant Father
July 26, 2020
By Cathy DiBella Did I have a good father? No. Was he emotionally absent, narcissistic? Yes. Did he spend time . . . Read More
Viral Grief
Dottie Menkhaus | July 19, 2020
Living through the coronavirus pandemic among pieces of our shattered world has been difficult and exhausting. I have often struggled . . . Read More
The Hidden Volcano
Dottie Menkhaus | June 28, 2020
One day, a small lump appeared in the middle of the living room carpet. It was about the size of . . . Read More
To Call or Not to Call
May 3, 2020
by Kristin Mitchener I started thinking about calling my mother two days ago. We haven’t spoken or seen each other . . . Read More
The Power of Presence
April 12, 2020
by Pat Kuykendoll We are physically present for many events both small and significant for the motherless daughter in our . . . Read More
Up To Me
Cestiny Crowther | March 29, 2020
(Strength coming through) By Cestiny Crowther Within my soul Sit’s a scarred and blackened depth. I cannot reach the rope . . . Read More
The Comfort of a Mother
March 22, 2020
by Dottie Menkhaus During this time of global crisis of the Corona virus pandemic, it feels like the world is . . . Read More
Searching for Joy in 2020
February 16, 2020
by Mary Ellen Collins 2020. That represents either the year we’re in or perfect vision. But it’s a decade year . . . Read More
The Voice of Forgiveness
February 9, 2020
by Kristin Mitchener I recently listened to a guided meditation. One meditative point sticks with me. Whatever you feel, if . . . Read More
Managing My Emotions
January 26, 2020
by Cestiny Crowther All emotion is important, even anger. Ponder with me…. If we were never supposed to feel any . . . Read More
Empty Chairs
December 23, 2019
by Dottie Menkhaus The holiday season is a time to gather together family and friends. It is a joyous time . . . Read More
Traditions
Marisa Saenz | December 8, 2019
In certain situations, like stress, I find myself at the grocery store shopping, preparing to make a meal. Cooking has . . . Read More
The Power of Touch
November 3, 2019
by Mary Ellen Collins I never touch anyone without permission, because touching can feel threatening. “Is it Ok to hug . . . Read More
55 Years Without a Mother
October 20, 2019
Fifty-five years. Double nickels. This event fifty-five years ago set me on the course to my destination, the Motherless Daughters . . . Read More
My Inner Critics
September 15, 2019
by Mary Ellen Collins How does my inner critic show up in my life? She yells at me. She shows . . . Read More
Path
Marisa Saenz | September 1, 2019
What happens to you when life takes a turn for the worse? I, personally, get emotional. Most of the time, . . . Read More
Motivation
Marisa Saenz | August 4, 2019
“How can you be so bold to help others when you have so many issues yourself?”, says the critical voice . . . Read More
Not Alone
Cestiny Crowther | July 7, 2019
Typically, when I write, my words are related to something I am feeling or thinking. Other times, they are related . . . Read More
The Missing Piece
June 16, 2019
By Mary Ellen Collins Today we celebrate fathers. Fathers play a key role in the psychological development of their daughters . . . Read More
The Fear of Loss
June 10, 2019
By Dottie Jo Menkhaus In my journey as a motherless daughter, I have battled the fear of loss many times. . . . Read More
A Mother's Gentle Wisdom
June 2, 2019
By Dottie Menkhaus Certain days of the year— such as birthdays, anniversaries, and Mother’s Day—are difficult after the loss of . . . Read More
Write Your Own Story
May 19, 2019
By Cathy DiBella *Watch this video first or this blog will not make sense.” Let me say right here – . . . Read More
I Can’t See
May 12, 2019
By Mary Ellen Collins I can’t see. Rain pouring down in buckets. Cats and dogs! Think I will take the . . . Read More
Getting Out
March 24, 2019
By: Marisa Saenz (Guest Blogger) When I was younger, I remember the times when my mom would gather all my . . . Read More
Butterfly
March 3, 2019
By: Beth Corbley (Guest Blogger) “I MADE MY FAVORITE THING FOR DINNER TONIGHT … A RESERVATION.” SALLY ANN CORBLEY, AKA, . . . Read More
The Dark Place
February 17, 2019
By: DKI (Guest Blogger) Have you, for a brief moment, gone to the deepest darkest place in your grief journey . . . Read More
Take Up Your Shield
January 13, 2019
By: Christine Fishel If you’ve seen the 2018 Wonder Woman movie, you know the scene. Wielding a shield, she holds back . . . Read More
Top 10 Blogs 2018
December 30, 2018
Every year we take time to pause and reflect on what God has been doing through the Motherless Daughters Ministry. . . . Read More
Christmas Hope
December 9, 2018
By: Cathy DiBella To all my Motherless Daughters Ministry sisters, As we enter the Christmas season once again, I wanted . . . Read More
You Were There
October 7, 2018
By: Julie Thompson You were there at the beginning from my very first breath when my eyes opened to see . . . Read More
Unmet Expectations
September 30, 2018
By: Heather Wolper Tuesday, was my 40th birthday. I woke hopeful and excited anticipating the day ahead. My husband was . . . Read More
I Am Meant to Keep Going
September 23, 2018
By: Christine Fishel I’m attacking the almost year-long overgrown flower garden. Golden black-eyed susans have pushed their way through the . . . Read More
The Reasons I Write
September 3, 2018
By: Julie Thompson I write because sometimes I can’t speak Of everything going on inside of me My voice may . . . Read More
Wormwood Strikes Again
August 12, 2018
By: Mary Ellen Collins *!#&@GRRR! Wreck on 75-Southbound. Wreck on 71-Southbound. Wreck on 275-East. Every path blocked! How am I . . . Read More
A Reminder In The Clouds
August 5, 2018
By: Julie Thompson Sitting in a window seat of a packed flight, I look around and notice that I’m surrounded . . . Read More
The Writer Within
Mary Ellen Collins | July 15, 2018
Dear You, YES, I SAID YOU! LISTEN UP. IT IS TIME. PICK UP THAT PEN AND JUST START. YOU HEARD . . . Read More
Nail It Down
June 24, 2018
By: Christine Fishel Sometimes you get a good look in the mirror, and it’s not pretty. I’m not talking about . . . Read More
Finding Sabbath
June 17, 2018
By: Heather Wolper This has been a year of faith stretching, a year of wandering in the wilderness, a year . . . Read More
Remembering My Mother
May 13, 2018
By: Heather Wolper Every year as the blue expanse of May sky stretches out above my head and new life . . . Read More
Dear Strong Woman
Christine Fishel | May 6, 2018
Dear Strong Woman, I see you. You ask questions, seek answers, and attempt to fix, even as you know it . . . Read More
Scraping Away The Rust
April 8, 2018
By: Heather Wolper This week I’ve felt the weight of disappointment tugging like a toddler eager for my attention, standing . . . Read More
Year One In Heaven
March 4, 2018
By: Danielle Ilacqua (Guest Blogger) Last year at 1:17 a.m., instead of surfing social media, I sat in a hospital watching . . . Read More
Who We Truly Are
Cathy Crosby (Guest Blogger) | February 4, 2018
God is the One who I’ve pressed into during difficult times in my career and as I’ve navigated my journey . . . Read More
Top 10 Blogs 2017
January 7, 2018
Every year we take time to pause and reflect on what God has been doing through the Motherless Daughters Ministry. . . . Read More
One Word 2018
January 3, 2018
By: Julie Thompson On January 1st we have a tendency to reflect upon the previous year and think about what . . . Read More
Help For The Weary
October 8, 2017
By: Heather Wolper Sometimes life hits like a flood, covering land that was fertile and green with deep muddy water. . . . Read More
When Guilt Sets In
October 1, 2017
By: Amanda Loduca (Guest Blogger) Everyone who’s lost a mother has a different story to tell. Many are quick to . . . Read More
Trust and Obey
September 24, 2017
By: Mary Ellen Collins Being obedient to God’s call is not the easiest thing to do. Sometimes I hear His . . . Read More
Praying For A Stranger
September 17, 2017
By: Julie Thompson It started off like a typical day at the park. I was walking the trails, listening to . . . Read More
Growing Through Change
Heather Wolper | September 3, 2017
Summer, with all its lazy wonder and time spent creek wading and cannonballing, is over. And here we are trying . . . Read More
I've Been Triggered
August 20, 2017
By: Mary Ellen Collins “I CAN SPEAK FOR MYSELF,” creeps into my brain whenever I am interrupted or they attempt . . . Read More
Resting
Danielle Ilacqua | July 30, 2017
I have found that after a life altering experience, a game changer so to speak, i.e. the death of someone . . . Read More
Respite
Heather Wolper | June 11, 2017
When my mom was sick, dear friends offered our family an escape from the harsh reality of cancer by the . . . Read More
Seeing in Black and White
June 4, 2017
By: Danielle Ilacqua (Guest Blogger) Feeling like I have the scarlet letter “G” on my chest, I push forward in this . . . Read More
Wholly Undone
May 21, 2017
By: Christine Fishel I’ve been reading Ann Voskamp’s The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into The Abundant Life. I feel like . . . Read More
God Sees Your Tears
May 11, 2017
By: Danielle Ilacqua (Guest Blogger) As Mother’s Day approaches and I see hundreds of commercials for flowers or cards, I just shrink . . . Read More
Happy Anniversary to Us
April 16, 2017
By: Mary Ellen Collins Last month was an anniversary of sorts. It marks the date the we succeeded. God chased . . . Read More
Freedom
April 2, 2017
By: Mary Ellen Collins F-R-E-E-D-O-M! I am so happy with myself. I am capable. I am competent. I did something . . . Read More
Soup Kettle Memories
March 29, 2017
By: Heather Wolper Today, I pulled my mother’s steel soup kettle from deep within my kitchen cabinets and prepared to . . . Read More
Daring to Commit
February 26, 2017
By: Mary Ellen Collins “People become great when they commit to something bigger than themselves” ~ Rick Warren I consider Rick . . . Read More
1 Corinthians 13
February 22, 2017
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does . . . Read More
Hello Adversity!
Chris Fishel | February 13, 2017
I’d been licking my wounds just last weekend. It seemed like a lot—the long-distance caring for my mother with Alzheimer’s . . . Read More
One Word Challenge
January 22, 2017
By: Julie Thompson Two years ago I gave up making New Year’s resolutions (since I always failed anyways) and starting . . . Read More
Leaving the City of Regret
Larry Harp | January 11, 2017
(Originally posted at: Heartwarmers4u) I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found . . . Read More
P.U.S.H.
Mary Ellen Collins | January 4, 2017
Originally published by: A Mountain Wings Moment (Issue #4040) – Author Unknown A woman was sleeping at night in her . . . Read More
Beauty From Ashes
December 28, 2016
By: Heather Wolper (Guest Blogger) As another year draws to a close, I pause. Another 12 months have come and . . . Read More
An Unexpected Gift
December 11, 2016
By: Julie Thompson Growing up, I loved the Christmas season. I loved listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, eating . . . Read More
Chasing Turtles
Cindy Stepanek | November 16, 2016
As the surgeon looked into my eyes, he said, “Your knee is right where it is supposed to be. I . . . Read More
Picture
November 13, 2016
By: Heather Wolper (Guest Blogger) A picture of my parents sits on a table in our entry hall among family . . . Read More
Dear Other Mother
November 2, 2016
By: Christine Fishel As my siblings and I watch the mental deterioration of our mom, we see more and more of . . . Read More
Still Lost Without You
October 26, 2016
By: Veronica McCall (Guest Blogger) I have always been a strong person and planning out almost anything is part of . . . Read More
Lost Without You
Veronica McCall | October 19, 2016
As a little girl, I always looked up to you and enjoyed being in your presence. You were God-sent to . . . Read More
Waves of Grief
October 16, 2016
By: Heather Wolper (Guest Blogger) I am in dark, choppy water and I can’t feel the bottom or see the shore. . . . Read More
Dear God, Why?!
Christine Fishel | October 12, 2016
Dear God, why?! What are you doing? Why are you allowing this to happen? I need her! That’s my only . . . Read More
Do Something
September 21, 2016
By: Cindy Stepanek (Guest Blogger) Yesterday my husband, Jeff, took me to the surgeon for my post op visit after . . . Read More
Celebrating Life
September 18, 2016
By: Heather Wolper Every year as my birthday approaches, I think of my mother. I remember chocolate cakes made lovingly from . . . Read More
Don't Shoot the Rabbit
By: Karen Alexander Doyel (Guest Blogger) | September 4, 2016
Yesterday, a big fat rabbit was eating some of my tomatoes. As I was washing dishes after dinner, my husband, . . . Read More
Grieving For Summer
August 21, 2016
By: Heather Wolper (Guest Blogger) Every year I grieve a bit as Summer comes to a close. I grieve the . . . Read More
Send Me
August 17, 2016
By: Cindy Stepanek (Guest Blogger) My mom has been gone for over 26 years. I can still hear her telling . . . Read More
I'm Losing My Mother
Kris Fisher | August 10, 2016
I feel like I finally have a relationship with my mother and now I’m losing her. Already. Again. For most . . . Read More
Times Are Changing
Karen Alexander-Doyel (Guest Blogger) | August 7, 2016
Have you noticed that the world around us is changing moment by moment? It seems some of the biggest changes . . . Read More
I'll Be With You
July 13, 2016
By: Julie Thompson Over the years So much has changed But I promise you that My love’s still the same . . . Read More
Growing Gardenias
July 10, 2016
By: Heather Wolper (Guest Blogger) Last night as I left the grocery, holding a sleeping baby in one arm and pushing . . . Read More
Why Can't I Rest?
July 6, 2016
By Christine Fishel I’m so flippin’ tired! I can understand why I’m exhausted—my four kids, the fact that I haven’t . . . Read More
Music and Memories
June 27, 2016
By: Julie Thompson “Sometimes it’s not the song that makes you emotional, it’s the people and things that come to . . . Read More
How God Surprised Me
June 15, 2016
By: Julie Thompson Bravery doesn’t always involve risking your life for someone else. Sometimes it is taking a risk for . . . Read More
Moving On
Thelesia Wynter | May 29, 2016
It was once easy to write about my feelings of mother loss. I’m finding it harder these days as my . . . Read More
Grief: The Sad-Mad
May 25, 2016
By: Christine Fishel Grief has lots of emotions. Sometimes, when we experience it, all we want is to escape into . . . Read More
Hold On
May 18, 2016
By: Julie Thompson As I stand here and say What happened today? I can see it in your eyes Something . . . Read More
Holding Onto Her
May 11, 2016
By: Christine Fishel It’s been five yeas since Janet lost her mom. She remembers the date each year, just as . . . Read More
By My Side
May 7, 2016
By: Julie Thompson When you left this world You took a part of me But now you’re home Now you’re . . . Read More
Looking For Lovely
April 20, 2016
By: Julie Thompson I know they say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but when I saw the . . . Read More
My Story
April 3, 2016
By: Tia Wilson I turned 26 this past June. I still have very vivid memories as a 9 year old . . . Read More
I'll Never Forget
March 23, 2016
By: Julie Thompson I’ve always had a hard time remembering dates. Whether it’s dates of famous historical events or even . . . Read More
Dear You,
Thelesia Wynter | February 11, 2016
Dear you, It’s been five years since we broke up. I know you’ve moved on and so have I but . . . Read More
The Scale
Cindy Stepanek | February 1, 2016
Matthew 19:16-30 One of the connecting points I have with my daughter, Lexi, is our passion to talk about all . . . Read More
Cold Tangerines
Thelesia Wynter | January 27, 2016
Today is good. I love reading books when the author feels like a friend. I make a cup of apricot . . . Read More
The Scroll
Cindy Stepanek | January 13, 2016
Matthew 18:10-14 One of the buttons that Satan uses to send me into Crazy Town is the news. I realize . . . Read More
A Time to Rest
Cindy Stepanek | January 10, 2016
One day my friend and I were sitting on a bench, drinking coffee and chatting about Matthew 14:22-33. We . . . Read More
One Word Challenge
January 1, 2016
By: Julie Thompson Welcome to 2016! For many, this means New Years Resolutions. For me, I’ve never been a fan . . . Read More
Holiday Grief
Cindy Stepanek | December 23, 2015
Christmas was my mom’s favorite time of year. Sometime in the fall when the leaves start to change and the . . . Read More
Traditions
Cindy Stepanek | December 9, 2015
Everyone has Christmas traditions. Some are good and some should not be carried on. One of my favorite traditions growing . . . Read More
The Perspective
Cindy Stepanek | December 2, 2015
Matthew 20:1-16 In the book The Noticer, by Andy Anderson, he talks about a perspective. No matter what the situation, . . . Read More
Bible Art Journaling
Mary Ellen Collins | November 23, 2015
* The Motherless Daughters Ministry is excited to announce that we will be offering Bible Art Journaling lessons by Sue Carroll. . . . Read More
I Want My Mom
Cindy Stepanek | November 16, 2015
I have often written about my mom’s emotional absence, but this is the time of year she turned into the . . . Read More
What About Me?
November 9, 2015
By: Christine Fishel Around this time of year, when I want to focus on thankfulness and giving, I find myself . . . Read More
The Tunnel
Cindy Stepanek | November 4, 2015
I do not like tunnels, especially if they go under water. I have this unrealistic fear that I will be . . . Read More
The Pharisee
Cindy Stepanek | November 1, 2015
Matthew 15: 1-20 When I went to bed this morning, I thought I had this parable all figured out in . . . Read More
To Be Like a Child
October 25, 2015
By: Mary Ellen Collins My friend Missy has twin boys — Andrew and Emmett. Both are precious with very different . . . Read More
Jesus, Is That You?
Cindy Stepanek | October 18, 2015
Matthew 14: 34-36 One of my biggest concerns is that I may not know Jesus when He comes. How will . . . Read More
Jesus In The Storm
Cindy Stepanek | October 11, 2015
Matthew 14:34-36 I have always loved the story of Jesus walking on water, but today it touches my heart in . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | September 16, 2015
Lies, All Lies Matthew 12:17-21 Isaiah prophesied about Jesus saying, He was the chosen one, God delighted in Him and . . . Read More
What About My Father?
Kris Fisher | September 13, 2015
“You’re a good good father. It’s who you are…. I’m loved by you. It’s who I am.” The first time . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | September 6, 2015
Just Leave Matthew 12:15-16 I admit I am a people pleaser, and I confess that I also have problems setting . . . Read More
I Want Candy!
September 2, 2015
By: Christine Fishel I have temper tantrums. They don’t look like the ones my young children have, but they are . . . Read More
One Drop at a Time
Cindy Stepanek | August 17, 2015
I was looking out the window at last night’s dew on the garden when I noticed a drop precariously hanging . . . Read More
Peeling Back The Layers
August 13, 2015
By: Christine Fishel We needed new flooring in our family room. Off-white carpet had existed in this room that is . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | August 10, 2015
Matthew 8:23-27 Take Your Eyes Off Jesus The Sea of Galilee is actually the largest fresh water lake in Israel. . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | August 3, 2015
Matthew 7:24-25 The Jesus Cruise I really thought the New Testament was going to be pretty easy because it is . . . Read More
God's Plan For You
Mary Marcum | July 29, 2015
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to . . . Read More
The Choice
Cindy Stepanek | July 27, 2015
I am very blessed to have my youngest daughter edit my blog articles for me. Every now and then she . . . Read More
Necklace or Noose
Cindy Stepanek | July 13, 2015
We all have baggage from our past. We carry it around with us as if it were the family fortune. . . . Read More
God Prepares
Cindy Stepanek | June 29, 2015
I have been a nurse for 30 years, the last 15 years in Home Care. This may surprise most people, . . . Read More
Feelings Are Not Facts
June 26, 2015
By: Mary Ellen Collins I am feeling pretty down today. Questioning everything about me. As in control as I may . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | June 10, 2015
Trust Zechariah 2 In this chapter God is calling the exiled Israelite s back to build the temple in Jerusalem . . . Read More
Dirt Under My Nails
Jenny Crabtree | June 5, 2015
Spring is a wonderful time of year! I’m happy when my fingers are turning over soil, finding fat earthworms, planting . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | June 2, 2015
Boundaries Zechariah 1 I am constantly amazed at what I have learned and am learning about relationships and who I . . . Read More
Accept the Gratitude
Judy Roll | May 29, 2015
My mother loss was an emotional loss because of family illness or dramatic circumstances that kept my mom emotionally unavailable . . . Read More
Random and Profound Thoughts
Cindy Stepanek | May 27, 2015
By: Cindy Stepanek Haggai 2 God’s Instructions Can you imagine how overwhelming it would be to rebuild the temple? There . . . Read More
Talk To Me
Kris Fisher | May 13, 2015
My eleven year-old daughter and I spent a recent Sunday afternoon in a local laser tag facility. We were on . . . Read More
Mother's Day
Cindy Stepanek | May 8, 2015
Mother’s Day has always been a conundrum for me. Growing up, my relationship with my mom was always a bit . . . Read More
