Becoming sensitive to God’s presence in a hypersensitive world
“What do you think this is? Chuck E. Cheese?” My mom used to say things like that when us kids would be climbing on sofas and jumping off chairs—in…
Everyday rhythms that reflect the goodness of God: Breakfast and beauty at our tables
Biscuits with bacon or sausage every weekday morning. I can still remember my dad asking how many biscuits I wanted for the day as I pulled my…
Raising your child to be kind in a divisive world: Three ways to cultivate a selfless mindset
Every parent says life totally changes the moment your first child is born. I can confirm that this is 10,000 percent accurate. My entire perspective…
Unexpected and blessed: Surprises in Scripture and life
Nine years ago, my husband and I welcomed into our lives an unexpected blessing that has forever changed our lives. Our daughter found her…
Self-care tips for parents of special needs children
One weekend in the spring of 2014, my five-year-old son spiked a little fever. By Monday, that fever had jumped to 105 degrees, and he could barely…
Children Are Complex
One of our daughters has such a sweet, tender heart, and for a while that's all we saw in her. She served others, prayed for others, and read her…
Parenting overwhelmed children: Using God’s story to help navigate big emotions
My daughter Sophia is a perfect firstborn. She is thoughtful, attempts to do the right thing, and keeps it "together" to the outside world. People…
The perfectly imperfect puzzle: Working with what God has given you today
I was laying in bed late one night, and I heard a message come in on my phone. It was from my fourteen-year-old daughter. The gist of it is that she…
How to Pray for Your Unborn Child
1) Pray that your child would know he or she is an image bearer of God. Whether you are a brand-new mother or a mother of twelve, it is astonishing…
