Four tips to help busy moms be more like Jesus
When I was growing up in France as a missionary kid, we would sometimes host family or friends visiting from the States. They would often ask if…
Engaging critical conversations about pornography
Hearing the word “porn” can make us want to shout “la la la la" with our fingers in our ears. But with the infiltration of pornography through the…
Finding peace in the midst of transitions
Out of all four seasons, summer and fall typically carry with them the most transitions. And in parenting, we experience the joys and challenges of…
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…
How to thrive as the parent of a sensitive teenager
My son has been quiet all afternoon. Not in his usual introverted way—today he’s brooding. Slumpy. I plop down beside him on the couch. “Okay,…
Freedom in Christ—a more enjoyable way to live
We've been preparing for our longest RV trip yet, which means making far too many pink and orange highlighted lists and checking them a gazillion…
Manna in the margins
Becoming a mother came with a surprising level of mourning. As I held onto the tangible joy of my first born and then second, I couldn’t deny the…
Two funerals and a wedding: 3 principles of grief in a stepfamily
It was a sunny Fourth of July weekend. Red roses and navy ribbons were the ideal backdrop for my fiancé, Robbie, and me to join in matrimony. With…
Pleasing God, not people
My friend and her husband were embarking on quite an adventure. They sensed God calling them to become a foster family, taking in children from…
