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…
Four ways to grow in patience as a parent
Ever felt like you just can’t stop losing it on your kids? Me too. And after a lot of years parenting and coaching families, I’ve realized we can…
Your child’s purpose vs. your child’s potential
It’s that time of year again. The IEP is scheduled to review my daughter’s goals and progress over the past year. I will meet with a group of…
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…
Let go and hang on: A single mother’s perspective
Jochebed moved the bulrushes quietly as she waded knee-deep in the Nile. Inside the wicker basket in her hands, she could hear the soft sounds of her…
Four tips to help busy moms be more like Jesus
When I was growing up in France as a missionary kid, we would sometimes host family or friends visiting from the States. They would often ask if…
Seven truths about your child’s spiritual development
There are things we can observe about our children. We can watch them grow physically. We can see them develop cognitively, and even see them mature…
Discovering Jesus as my rescuer
If you had asked me ten years ago to describe who God is, my answer would’ve sounded theologically accurate. I would’ve listed names I knew were…
Preparing our special-needs child for large family gatherings
There’s nothing more wonderful than gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Sharing meals, baking cookies, giving gifts, and…