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Category: Mommyhood

Foster Families Don’t Need Any More Blankets—Here’s What They Do Need

As a foster mom, I honestly might cry if someone gives us or a child living with us One. More. … More

faith, Family, Foster Care, foster home, Jesus

Dear Child, When I Fail You…

Dear child, I have discovered my most important contribution as a parent. I get to teach you– daily–that people aren’t … More

disappointment, failure, Family, Jesus

God is Truly Near the Brokenhearted

It was my 14-week appointment with my midwife, and we chatted easily about our summer travel plans, which hospital I … More

Foster Care, grief, Hope, loss, miscarriage

Dear Husband, Let’s Get Back to That Simple Kind of Love

My hubby and I were both sitting on the stairs, where we had collapsed after the marathon bedtime rituals, scrolling … More

love, marriage

Reclaimed Perspective: Reaching Your Goals When They’re Lost in the Fog

This summer we took our five kiddos on a month-long road trip to see ten national parks. Most of the parks were impressive from the moment we drove into them. But our first day at Mt. Rainier was a huge disappointment.

detours, disillusionment, hiking, saying yes

Reclaimed Perspective: On “Feeling” Obedient

Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and … More

Reclaimed Perspective: Running Away From Conflict

“Don’t pull away! You’ll rip it! You have to come towards the problem to fix it.” My four year old … More

Hey Moms: Want to Change the World? You’re in the Right Place.

I’ve been a stay-at-home mom with a part-time job for almost 12 years now. It has felt a little odd, … More

#stayhome, Change the World, homeschool, Make a Difference

Top 10 Supplies for Camping With Kids

Camping with small children might feel like more of a hassle than it’s worth, but the memories we have made … More

Camping, camping gear, Kids, tents

Reclaimed Perspective: Finding Joy on the Gray Days

Whether the weather is getting to you or whether the “clouds” overhead look more like grief or anxiety, we all … More

Anxiety, Depression, Hope, joy, Sunshine

Reclaimed Perspective: Heaven Came Down

Last year our Christmas tree fell over – well, got knocked over, really – right after we had finished decorating … More

Advent, Blame, Christmas, Grace, Heaven Come Down, Karma

5 ways a Stay-At-Home-Mom can make a difference outside her fingerprint-smudged windows

We all want our lives to matter, and despite the deep meaningfulness of staying home with a new baby, toddlers, … More

Reclaimed Perspective: The “More” Monster

“Here mom, you can have the rest of this. I’ve had enough.” It still shocks me every time. Somehow my … More

American Dream, Enough, More

When You Feel Like Mommyhood = Groundhog Day, Read This. Again.

I am not good at “again.” All those parts of mommyhood that demand repeated attention – oh wait, that’s all … More

growth, motherhood, Parenting, Repetition, routines, traditions

Delight

My mind jumps. ALWAYS. It jumps from laundry to a 6-year old’s question to a text message to Facebook to a … More

Children, Delight, Family, Parenting, Savoring the Moment

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Becka Asper

Becka Asper

Becka is married, mom to five bio kids and usually an extra kid or two through foster care, an author, youth leader for a group of Congolese refugees, and a renovator. Her aim is to not let her life get sucked into the American dream - but to let it be reclaimed and salvaged for God's glory.

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