Parenting with grace-filled habits: An honest reflection of “Habits of the Household”
Originally published on Denison Forum While reading Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Earley,…
Becoming a peaceful parent
I could hear the kids squabbling again and I found myself sighing in frustration. What in the world could they be arguing about now? I was in the…
What if it’s a Category 5? Finding hope in time of crisis
A friend of mine asked me about handling crises with a big picture perspective. And the truth is, sometimes worst-case scenarios do come true.…
Time is part of our mortality: 3 ways to make the minutes slow down
Maybe it’s because this is my final year of teaching, so my last class is graduating soon. Maybe it’s because my oldest just turned ten. Regardless,…
Holding Out for a Hero
Surely we can all agree that Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero,” is one of the greatest dancing and workout songs of the modern era. The…
Six ways to remain steadfast during trials
I find myself in a unique situation, partially agreeing with both sides of an argument. These are strange times indeed. Something happened…
The Mom at the Game
I never really thought of myself as a person who would see being a mom through the lens of a sports analogy. But here I am, seeing my three very…
Past the Scenic Outlook
Our family loves the mountains. I grew up going to Colorado almost every summer. We have taken our children back there too, and some of my favorite…
Christmas with a 2030 Perspective
What do you remember about your childhood Christmas celebrations? How do you want your kids to answer that question someday? If you’re like me, you…
