The time had come to enroll my firstborn in preschool. We began looking at options, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. How would I know what would be a good fit for her? How would I know if it would be a good fit for my son in a few years? Or for the baby growing …
What are we supposed to do?
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” Ephesians 2:10 “Do you know that God made you on purpose?” I asked my son one morning. He had snuggled up next to me on the couch, unconcerned about the work he was interrupting. The morning skies were still …
Welcomed into the Kingdom
And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. - Genesis 45:3-4 Many of us are familiar with the story of Joseph. …
Taking Hold of What’s Yours
I once heard a story about a daughter helping her mother. As a surprise, the daughter cleaned her mother’s house, freshened old spaces, and for a grand finale, purchased her a new mattress. Excited to reveal the transformation, the daughter escorted her mom through the home, room by room. They reached the bedroom, and the …
God Over the Unexpected
“So we want to cast it…” was all I heard the doctor say as she reviewed the x-rays of my daughter’s leg. My mind took off without warning - how would we get around? I guess we won’t do that waterpark trip… how would I bathe her? How would I keep her entertained? How am …
The King Has Come
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - John 1:5 Service had started as usual, but as worship began, I noticed some people at the altar. They were huddled together, the only ones up front. I watched for a moment and quickly could tell, this was a child with …
Working With All Our Heart
My family had recently moved to a new state, and months later, everything still felt different. As I tried preparing for Christmas, I struggled adapting to a new climate and new home where none of my decorations fit quite the way they had years past. I made a million trips to Target, constantly adding to …
Finding Real Rest
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on …
Bringing Him All
Morning routine. It’s always chaos. When we find ourselves with five minutes until we have to leave, forget putting away laundry or finishing last night’s dishes. Make sure everyone is dressed, wiggle some shoes on, toss each kid a few muffins, and get in the van. Regardless of our season in life, living in the …
Much to Celebrate
All I wanted was a peaceful breakfast. A morning without kids kicking each other's stools, fighting over who gets the pink cup, or hearing “mooommmm!!” Shouldn’t a Bible verse on the wall solve for that? As I continue to observe that printed piece of paper, I laugh a bit for thinking it would be easy …
Soaking in the Son 