Dr. King: The revolution is where you are
I walked the chip aisle of Trader Joe's for dill pickle and blue corn tortilla chips. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a kerfuffle and turned to…
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…
How do we teach our children to value and respect race?
I am white. Somehow it feels wrong to label myself with the word that defines my skin color. The term white feels entitled and off-putting, even…
Moms, watch out for this…
With two boys and two girls ranging from 9 to 17, I’ve become increasingly aware of a powerful message (aka: lie) infiltrating today’s society –…
The captain of his family: 4 ways to practice humility in fatherhood
Every guy has a list. He creates it in his formative years. Some of it may come from his dad, maybe some from a grandfather, and probably a bit of…
Give yourself a break, Mom and Dad: We’re all just a little bit anxious
“Knock it off! The last thing we want to do is go to the hospital.” It was a simple plea for my kids to stop doing asinine things in the middle of…
World on Fire: A Christian’s Response to 2020
I’ve studied the book of Revelation several times in group settings. While each of these studies has been with different groups, one response has…
In the battle for your mind, 2020 is fighting dirty
It’s a war zone out there. Or, rather, in there. The battle for our thoughts has been ongoing, but 2020 has added firepower that has even this heavy…
My seven-year-old blubbered as she cried in much shame and sadness, “Daddy, here, take this money!” A bit puzzled, I asked, “Why are you giving…