Three practical steps to embracing God's plans (and letting go of your own)
“Laney, take your shoes off. Feel the new ground. You have no shoes to fill.” I knew the Holy Spirit was speaking to the pressure I put on myself to…
Trusting God with our kids
As parents, our instinct compels us to protect and guard our children from any harm. Whether it’s harm that might come through rejection, failure, or…
Letting Go
When it came time for my kids to leave home, to spread their wings, to enter the “adult world,” I didn’t think I had done enough to prepare them.…
Push the Basket from the Shore
A friend sent me an article written by Ashlei Woods, a children’s teacher and minister and a wonderful author. I highly recommend reading her whole…
Raising Kids to Leave
The coupon arrived from the bed and bath store saying, “Campus Bound: 20% off your entire purchase.” I looked at mine and wondered who I should give…