Turning Christmas traditions into teachable moments
I loved Christmas long before I loved Christ. I love candlelight and cozy nights. I love card-making and tree-decorating. I love home-made…
How to awaken your heart anew this holiday season
Holiday lights, party invitations, and festive recipes call out in unison to our deepest desires for comfort and joy this time of year. Sweet…
Three practices that will increase your family’s joy this holiday season
The holidays are supposed to be “the season of joy,” but conversations with parents this time of year are often characterized more by stress than…
Embrace the wow of now
It was Sunday afternoon and our new family of five—including our brand-new daughter, Annie—was doing our best to leave the house and make the…
Is doing it all what God asked you to do?
The question, “how do they do it all?” has no doubt crossed your mind at some point. Recently, I found myself in a place where I was questioning…
This one choice can make or break your year
I was mad. Hurt. Fed up. Over what? Oh, the usual. My husband—can’t he see I need some attention? My kids—why are they acting so entitled? Did I…
Having fun is an act of hope
One of my goals this past year was to have more fun. I am pragmatic to a fault, so I confess, I had to put “fun” on my to-do list. As I write, I can…
Right thinking leads to right living
“I’ll pay anyone twenty dollars to memorize the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23.” Our family of six was sitting around the dinner table, having a…
How can Christians cultivate joy in the midst of hardship?
Raise your hand (or give me a raised hand emoji) if you’ve felt like you’ve been fighting the fight to find the joy in this season right now? Just…
