It seems like just yesterday when my husband and I exchanged vows. Two twenty-somethings embarking on what would be the most fulfilling relationship of our lives, we couldn’t wait to share [...]
A few years ago I got the amazing opportunity to hear a lesson on what is referred to as “a holy discontent.” Right away I was intrigued because I’d heard speakers address spiritual gifts before. [...]
The Dilemma: A Too-Busy Christmas Day You’re riding in the car on your way to the third Christmas celebration in one day. Your husband stopped talking a few hours ago, your child still doesn’t [...]
I love the book of Ruth. It’s been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and not because of the way it ends. I love it because of the way it begins. It's the first 22 lines, I think, that really [...]
I love watching street jugglers, the men and women who have a talent for keeping random objects aloft. The other day I saw one at a local market. A man, maybe in is twenties, tossing plates into [...]
In my marriage, date nights are a must. After a dozen years of marriage, there’s still nothing quite like a night out with my husband that makes me reconnect, recenter, and remember that what [...]
“I believe in God, but I don’t know if I believe everything in the Bible. Is that okay?” Kayla sat across from me, her hands rubbing together as if she were cold. She wiggled uncomfortably and [...]
Summer break has always been a bit of a struggle for me. I go into it wanting my kids to relax and enjoy their time off, and I usually come out of it wishing I’d done more to keep them busy. By [...]
The first thing I noticed when I stepped outside this morning was the sound of birds singing--a lot of them! I breathed in the fresh air and listened to their song. I found myself smiling [...]
I can remember the birth of my first son, Dylan, like it was yesterday: the way he looked and smelled, how he felt in my arms, and how unprepared I felt. I’d carried this baby for 38 weeks and in [...]