Can we hardly wait to continue our course?
I was struck by these words through the Message translation of Philippians 1 recently. Since motherhood is the course that marks most of my days, it…
A script to preach to myself
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Revelation 12:11a I’ll never forget the first time a girl in…
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…
Confident parenting: Barefoot before the perfect Father
“Didn’t you know? We live like animals around here,” I said, a bit embarrassed. The other mom’s face lit up, “Oh, we don’t have screens, either,”…
Women at the well: Seeking living water
I recently read this anonymous quote on social media: “The woman at the well was divorced five times and Jesus still used her. Don’t let people count…
Five biblical truths to anchor your children's identity in Christ
I couldn’t help but care about what others thought about me. Did I say the right thing? Were my feelings and thoughts in line with what others…
Surrendering our children to God means surrendering their entitled lives
It was by all accounts an idyllic day. The sky arching over the ocean was clear, cerulean blue after a week of heavy clouds and drenching afternoon…
Hockey, Slurpees, and Jesus: Everyday faith adventures with our kids
Ice-level hockey in face masks. That was this season. With use of distancing on benches, strict rink regulations, juggling gearing up outdoors in…
Giving ourselves grace
I recently received an email invitation for a gathering to encourage women in younger life stages about womanly issues, specifically “embracing…
