A college freshman’s advice for parents
Hi, my name is Blake Jefferson. I just finished my freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin. I grew up in a small, Christian private…
Reach out and reconnect
My best lessons in friendship came during my loneliest season of friendship. As a newlywed in a new city, I started at square one. I got invited to…
Living out God’s original plan for family
I believe with all my heart that the first, best community God created was the family. During creation, on day six he built his masterpiece: humans.…
The traveling circus: Friendships in every stage of parenting
When my kids were younger, I felt like I was living in a circus. Constant activity. Animals everywhere—actual dogs, costumed children, stuffed— My…
Everyday rhythms that reflect the goodness of God: Breakfast and beauty at our tables
Biscuits with bacon or sausage every weekday morning. I can still remember my dad asking how many biscuits I wanted for the day as I pulled my…
