Unexpected Gifts
Recently my husband John and I had a weekend speaking engagement. While we love speaking into the lives of others during such events, by the…
The Benefits and Challenges of Praying with Your Husband
Years ago before we were married, someone challenged my husband to pray with me every single day of our married life. Being engaged with stars…
Quick Tips for Disciplining Toddlers
“My kids are driving me crazy,” a young mother with toddlers said to me. “My discipline methods don’t seem to work. My children are so…
Am I Competing with My Husband?
Over the years, I’ve found it so easy to get myself in the spirit of competing with my husband. When I had little kids, it…
A Day in a Life with Quads
Having spent so much time recently with our daughter Libby, who recently had quads, we thought it would be fun to share with you what…
Why Thank-You Notes Matter
The late legendary advice columnist Ann Landers once said that the majority of the letters she received fell into two categories — agony from a writer…
Celebrating Spiritual Birthdays
One of the biggest days for parents of young children is their child’s birthday! All over the country, moms go to great lengths to celebrate in…
A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
I Can Be a Picky Wife
It happened again. I was simply sitting with a cup of tea as I began to think about my husband. I wish he’d appreciate me just…
Cooped Up with the Kids
A huge historic blizzard is raging in the Washington, D.C., area where I live. In a city that prides itself on being known as the…