Is it Just Me or is Resting Hard?
Rest is such a hard thing. It seems odd to say that, but resting causes me such guilt. As a parent, there are so many…
But God and Grandparents
I so wanted this to be a lighthearted blog about grandparents, but my experience both as a grandchild and a mother of grandchildren has been…
Pray, Take a Deep Breath, Do It
Today, I prepared a beloved guinea pig for burial. No part of me wanted to lift up that dear little thing and place her in…
It All Comes Down to Trust
Here is one mom’s story of how she learned to trust God to provide! — It’s a bit crazy to say, but there have…
The Best Take Out and Delivery
We like to joke that eighteen years ago our fostering and adopting journey began with one carry out and one delivery daughter. Prayer and…
Peace in Everything and Anything
I’ve often referred to my life as “joyful chaos.” I’ve been exceedingly blessed with five children—five boisterous people who make my life beautiful. But I have one…
Modeling Lovable
Good gravy! It’s an understatement to say that parenting is challenging today! Knowing how to encourage our kids to hold firmly to a faith that…
Assignment: Joy
The assignment was to write about joy. Sure, I can do that. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, after all. …
Rather than Resolutions…Remember
There have been many new years that I’ve faced with hopeful expectations and a few resolutions thrown in for good measure. This year is no…
Wrestling Up Trees and Other Things
I think I’m always wrestling with something… some circumstances, fear, doubt, disappointment, sadness, or just my to-do list. Recently, God has revealed something about my…