The mundane matters in motherhood

The mundane matters in motherhood

In the Gospel of John, there’s a story about a large crowd following Jesus that becomes hungry (hey moms, sound familiar?). A boy appears with two…


Chaos, Community, and Christ

Chaos, Community, and Christ

It’s Sunday night. The ice arena where my ninth grade daughter, Evelyn, spends four days per week feels extra cold tonight. I calculate how much of…


5 tips for remaining connected to your spouse when life is chaotic

5 tips for remaining connected to your spouse when life is chaotic

I’ll never forget the day I got the call. My dad’s heart had failed.  The left chamber was no longer able to pump blood into his organs. They, too,…


In the midst of chaos, how can you ‘return to center’?

The email from the school district came through saying that schools are closed “indefinitely.”  In the blink of an eye, I became a teacher…