It’s OK to Strive and Fall Short
I pictured myself as a mix of Mary Poppins and Carol Brady. We were welcoming in two new kids (ages five and two years old),…
Combating the M.E. in Marriage.
As a starry-eyed young woman, I was well aware of the difficulties marriage presented because of the high divorce rate. But I also knew I’d…
Please, Don’t Let Them Ask Me That!
“Mom, what’s pornography?” The question was posed frankly by my 10-year-old while my kids and I were about the business of dinner clean-up—rinsing dishes, popping…
Our Quads Turn 4
Four years ago our daughter Libby and her husband, Mclean, had quads: three boys and one girl joined their not-quite 2-year-old daughter Greyson. Yes, that’s…
Get on the Boat!
Noah’s wife got on the boat! Think about it. Noah’s wife got on the boat! Marriage is a crazy commitment. God often asks husbands or…
Children · Faith · Home & Serving · Parenting
Passing On a Legacy of Faith
I’ve been blessed to come from a long line of believers. My dad was a preacher, along with two of my uncles and my maternal…
How to Overcome “Mom Guilt”
I am the worst mother in the world. I feel so guilty all the time. I know better but I just can’t live up to…
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects”
I’m a project person. I like lists to check off and gold stars (even if they are imagined) placed on my jobs that are well…
Battling Fear
Our thought life is a powerful thing, and when it is filled with feelings of fear and anxiety it can be crippling. Fear can be…
Grace Even in the Angry Room
Have you ever been angry at God? As difficult as it is to admit, I’ve been angry at God, especially in my journey as a…