Laura Bush made history with her remarks at the White House Correspondents Dinner last Saturday night. Her most repeated line complains that her husband, "Mr. Excitement," is in bed each night by 9:00 o'clock, leaving her to watch "Desperate Housewives." Then she added, "I am a desperate housewife."

Some of you know the feeling. This is a wonderful day for many of you. Your family is with you today, or will be in touch soon. Your husband loves you, and your children and even grandchildren are doing well. This is a day of celebration and joy.

This is a hard day for others. You're worried about children who aren't making the choices you wish they would. Or you're a single mother trying to be mother and father to you children and support your family. Or your child is already in heaven, and this is a hard day for you. Or you want to be a mother--you're happy for those who are, and a bit envious as well, wondering if this will ever be your day.

God has a word for every woman I just described, and every person who cares about the women I just described. Here is help we can get nowhere else but God's word. First we'll explore the connection between Mother's Day and the Lord's Day, the spiritual significance of this occasion. Then we'll apply what we learn to our families and our own souls.