Conflicted & Human
My husband Joe and I love student ministries, but leading small groups of students together got a little trickier after having a baby. I have a vivid memory of one fall student retreat when our son was 4-months old: My bags were packed, Jaxon was in his car seat ready to go, and Joe pulled […]
The Thing About Motherhood Is…
Well, there are a lot of things, aren’t there? So many things. All. The. Time. But THE thing about motherhood is that God chose you. God trusted you. God knew you were the right mama for your kids. That’s it. That’s the message. You are chosen. Hand picked. You’re a mother. And yet, there are […]
God, Break My Heart – A Foster Care Prayer
I believe God has our family and each one of these precious children in the palm of His hand.
[Fill in the blank]…God is still good
It seems that the whole world is a mess right now. We are hurting and broken. Navigating through an ever-moving terrain. This has been a crying in the middle of the night, feeling the weight of the world kind of year so far. None of us could have predicted how hard this year would be in so many ways.
A Letter To My First-Born Son
I long for the day to hear you say, “I love you.” But I also know there is a chance I may never hear it. I hold onto hope that Jesus is still writing your story and this chapter we are in isn’t over just yet.
Not Our First Quarantine
God is good. God sees our situations through. God is mighty to save. (Zephaniah 3:17) Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. (Luke 11:28)
Defining the “New Normal” Again
We are reminded to give our attention to what God is doing right now and not to get worked up about what may or may not happen.
I’m Too Busy For Church
When we gather, we are reminded that we are a part of a greater family. We are able to connect with God and breathe life into one another.
The Shapes Of Wrath: Get A Grip On Your Anger
You don’t have to be perfect for God to do this kind of daily miracle in your life or marriage.
Time, TV, And Kids
As parents, we all want to take advantage of the time we have with our children, and make the most of every opportunity to influence their spiritual and emotional growth. Let’s talk time. As parents, we have to utilize the time and the opportunities that we have with our children in each season of life. […]