Why we don't say "best friend"
Language is one of my favorite subjects to study and think about. I’ve always told my students that whoever owns the dictionary owns the culture. It…
Three truths about Christian community
The desire to connect with others consumed my thoughts as I played with my toddler at our apartment’s playground late one summer afternoon. My…
How do I make friends as an adult?
We believe friendship matters, right? But how do we make friends as adults? It’s not as easy as it was in elementary school, high school, or even in…
Morning affirmations for school drop-off
How do mornings usually go in your house? For the typical household, it’s a mad dash to get everyone out of bed, fed, dressed, out of the house with…
4 ways kids can show kindness at school
Back to school time brings such a buzz of energy! Weekly rhythms and routines are taking shape, kids are excited about all of the things they’re…
Three prayers to pray over your child as they begin a new school year
The school year is right around the corner and that can bring a wave of emotions. Whether you’re excited and eager or stressed and anxious about what…
A prayer for the first day of school
Embarking on a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether you’re hiding your tears for your little one's first…
5 things to tell your kids going back to school
As adults, we largely get to choose our environments. We can spend our time with people we like, people who help us thrive. Our children, on the…
Cultivating friendship with people who think differently
When we started attending our current church two years ago, my mother-in-law offered to drive me each Tuesday morning to the mom’s group at our…
