Becoming sensitive to God’s presence in a hypersensitive world

“What do you think this is? Chuck E. Cheese?”  My mom used to say things like that when us kids would be climbing on sofas and jumping off chairs—in…


Unexpected and blessed: Surprises in Scripture and life

Nine years ago, my husband and I welcomed into our lives an unexpected blessing that has forever changed our lives.  Our daughter found her…


Self-care tips for parents of special needs children

One weekend in the spring of 2014, my five-year-old son spiked a little fever. By Monday, that fever had jumped to 105 degrees, and he could barely…


Praying psalms over your kids to find an oasis

I love praying Scripture over my children, and I have done it for a long time.  The Lord has given me a specific psalm for each of my children, and…


Where do you turn when you need encouragement?

While our parenting journey changes over time, it never ends. As an empty nester, the heavy lifting certainly is behind me, but I still can find…


Why Engaging Teens with Scripture is Mission-Critical

Parents.  Teens.  Scripture.  In the great mixing bowl of life, these things don’t always seem to blend together very well—or that often. But they…


How to Pray When You’re Feeling Depressed

Five Helpful Words Prayer is hard at the best of times, but it’s hardest during anxious or depressed times. During such seasons, most of us find it…


The (Foreign) Language of Prayer

Our son, Brent, is about to turn thirteen and is officially in the eighth grade.  I don't know if I am more proud of him for who he is becoming or…


Fifty prayers for your teenage daughter – Become your daughter’s prayer warrior

Fifty prayers for your teenage daughter – Become your daughter’s prayer warrior

Teenage girls are hungry for comfort and reassurance. When I speak to a group, I hear it in their voices and see it in their eyes, a look of…