Is adoption worth the risk?
As the director of Adoption and Foster Ministry for my church, I have the privilege of sitting across from couples seeking to know more about the…
Called To Love: Saying yes to adoption and foster care
On a sunny February morning, my husband and I stood in a judge’s chamber holding a beautiful, tiny bundle with a head full of wavy black hair. Having…
US Surgeon General releases advisory on the dangers of social media for kids
Science often trails common sense, and the government often trails science. When technology explodes in the private sector with unprecedented…
Five ways to prioritize church as a mom
“For the tenth time, please get your shoes on now!” I yelled toward my two kids from the kitchen. I was attempting to refill my travel mug and get…
Tis the season for joy
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child. Years ago, my husband and I attended an event at our child’s school, and something the speaker…
The relaxed mom’s guide to a joyful Christmas
A few days ago, I was spending a little time journaling in my one-line-a-day book. The question was something like, “how would your mom describe you…
Making a plan for holiday family gatherings
We’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread. It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with the family we love.…
Trusting in God's promises
Once upon a time, we had a failed adoption. Actually, we’ve had more than one, but this particular story is about ‘our’ little boy. We’d been with…
Six truths about adoption
As the late afternoon traffic began to build, my kids and I sat quietly in the car on the way home from piano lessons. Out of the blue, my…