Have You Talked About It?
A whirlwind of swimming, road trips, sunshine, popsicles, and lazy days, and here we are again . . . talking about backpacks. While you…
To My Third Child: I’m Sorry, Not Sorry
As I watch you dressing up the dog to play superhero with you (again), I think an apology might be in order. So, here it goes: I’m…
Protected or Prepared?
Should we protect our kids from the news of a mass shooting or prepare them for the possibility? Most schools have implemented a plan and will…
Kids: Do They Grow Up Fast?
How many times have you heard older women say, “Enjoy your children each day. They grow up so quickly.” Meanwhile you have multiple carpools, sports…
The Mom at the Game
I never really thought of myself as a person who would see being a mom through the lens of a sports analogy. But here I am, seeing my three very…
The Parable of the Little Gardeners
The kids just wouldn’t eat the vegetables on their plates. They complained, lost their tempers, and, if possible, fed the green beans, squash, and…
How to Ease the Press for Perfection in Your Parenting
From the moment I held my precious, little firstborn in my arms, I was forever changed. I felt the gush of love and the heavy weight of…
What Are You Willing To Do For Your Kids?
There’s very little we won’t do for our kids. It’s comical to look back on things that seemed perfectly normal at the time but, with a little…
I Surrender All—Even the Play Dates and Chicken Nuggets
“It is out of our surrender that God can begin to use us and bless us.” —A. W. Tozer So my daughter is turning thirty in a few weeks.…
