Three practical steps to embracing God's plans (and letting go of your own)
“Laney, take your shoes off. Feel the new ground. You have no shoes to fill.” I knew the Holy Spirit was speaking to the pressure I put on myself to…
From ashes to beauty: My story of infertility and adoption
Adoption was never on my radar growing up. Sure, I thought it was a wonderful thing—for someone else. I just never envisioned myself entering that…
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…
Give Grace
When I was pregnant with my twins, my husband Blake and I talked a lot about ideal timing for a third baby. We wanted to try again after the boys…
When God paints a different picture of parenting
Six years of trials and tribulations. Seven years of waiting . . . and counting! This is what parenthood looks like for us: waiting. My husband and…
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…
The Parents' Club
I recently made a mistake I have made way too often. Most parents make this same mistake because it often goes unreported. The day we meet our…
