Encouraging our sons’ wild hearts through God's creation
If you are raising sons, you’ve probably faced the same dilemma I have. We regularly grapple with this question: How can I encourage my sons’ wild…
The Mom of Fall
It is finally fall. We are past the whole “back-to-school” crazy but haven’t quite hit the “holiday” crazy. This is my favorite time of year.…
Becoming a peaceful parent
I could hear the kids squabbling again and I found myself sighing in frustration. What in the world could they be arguing about now? I was in the…
You are not enough, but Jesus is!
The mall is an idyllic place when you’re a new mom with a two-month-old. Once on a trip to my local galleria, I joyfully sat down on a bench to gaze…
Dear moms, boundaries aren’t selfish
Modern mothers are eaten up with guilt over things that mothers from previous generations wouldn’t have given a second thought to. After all, as kids…
Praying for wisdom in raising our children
As I sit here surrounded by the sweet innocent laughter of my children, I’m reminded that there are times in life when all seems right with the…
What if it’s a Category 5? Finding hope in time of crisis
A friend of mine asked me about handling crises with a big picture perspective. And the truth is, sometimes worst-case scenarios do come true.…
Confession in motherhood
On a whim the other day, I asked my three-year-old daughter, “What does mommy say a lot?” I hoped her answer would be something like, “I love you,”…
The cost of controlling our relationships
My middle son, Coen, is constantly breaking his toys. Not on purpose, but by forcing them to bend in directions they were not designed to bend. He…
