Resting in the Father in a time of an ever-changing landscape
Navigating life through a pandemic has felt a little like walking through a proverbial minefield. And doing it as a mom who works to be intentional…
Three things your kids need today
I’ve been counseling children and families for 28 years. In the last decade, I’ve never seen anything soar like the rates of anxiety among kids. As…
The hands of Jesus
“Jesus reached out his hand . . . .” I’ve been reading through the gospels the past few weeks, preparing for Holy Week and Easter. This is my annual…
We've all missed the "big things" of 2020, but did you miss this too?
You have not heard from me in a while. I could give you a thousand excuses as to why. I have been busy with work (true statement). I have had stuff…
The silver linings
My family and I were driving home the other day, and we saw a picture-perfect cloud brightly lined at the top in solid silver. It was the most…
4 promises for the 2020-2021 school year
One of the most vivid memories I have of quarantine is marking off the events that I had so carefully calendared. Soccer games, choir concerts, and…
Dear pre-COVID me
Dear pre-COVID me, I couldn’t have warned you if I tried. Words just don’t do justice to how quickly things changed in just a few months. One…
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…
A 9/11 birth and a coronavirus graduation: How God redeems all he allows
Boy, do I hate snakes. As a boy momma, I have had to accommodate a few of them over the years. But as a rule, I am not a fan. I know everything…
