Spiritually starving: Eating, but never really full
He was eating. Three years ago, this was the thought I had every single time I looked at my oldest child. The son we’d cried and prayed for through…
World Down Syndrome awareness day: Destiny in a diagnosis
March 21st marks a significant day for families around the world. We have celebrated this special day for the past ten years, since the birth of our…
Your child’s purpose vs. your child’s potential
It’s that time of year again. The IEP is scheduled to review my daughter’s goals and progress over the past year. I will meet with a group of…
Seven truths about your child’s spiritual development
There are things we can observe about our children. We can watch them grow physically. We can see them develop cognitively, and even see them mature…
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,…
For the parent who feels powerless
While sitting in my car in the pick-up line at school, I was doing what you might guess. I was scrolling through Instagram as I often do while I wait…
Walk with Grace: Navigating Your Journey with Infertility
During this month’s National Infertility Week, April 19–25, we are reminded of the millions of women and men around the world who long to be parents…
I Am Blessed
When I stood in my white dress under a large oak tree and spoke my vows in front of our closest family and friends, I had no idea what our particular…
Middles and Endings
As a young girl, I was a Nancy Drew super-fan. I read and re-read all 56 volumes in the series, most of them in two days flat. Even today, I get a…