Category: kids
Updated on August 31, 2017
When prayers seem small and the water keeps rising
“The water reaches all the way up there?” my little guy points to the top of the street sign as we stand in early morning light at the bus stop. The sun is cresting orange and pink into …
Updated on July 18, 2017
Because, No. We are not there yet.
“Are we there yet?” The most famous question of the summer. My kids ask this on a 5 minute drive to Target; so you can imagine a road trip in our car. And usually I begin the trip by kindly answering their questions, giving them a sign …
Posted on June 20, 2017
Everything I need to know I learned at Vacation Bible School
We’re back at it again this year and I needed this reminder! Prayers for all those Bible Schools out there as we spread the love of Jesus this summer … Everything I need to know I learned at …
Updated on May 24, 2017
Jumping into summer
I didn’t realize how fast it would go. This year, these days, this time. I guess it happens with the change of every season, but I feel the pull of time a little more this year. The books …
Posted on May 12, 2017
God made a boy — or, what I need to remember this mother’s day
This is for the ones who call me mom. The ones who make me laugh, cry, love, worry, clean, scream, clean some more and feel all the things, all the time. For 14 years, I have wondered what was God thinking when he …
Updated on May 4, 2017
So this is May
** I’ve been writing in this space for a year now! And it is strange how much has changed in the past 365 days. Probably true for you as well? This post first appeared here last year as May rolled in …
Updated on April 13, 2017
Finding a Seat For Easter
So excited to have the opportunity to share my words over at the (in)courage community today. It is an honor to be able to write on their site this Holy Week. We have to go move the chairs. It’s Easter — …
Updated on March 9, 2017
When you are looking for the light
It all started with the fork that someone stuck in the garbage disposal. I flipped the switch before I saw it and the result was not awesome. The mangled piece of silverware was beyond repair. And as I tried …
Updated on March 2, 2017
Giving it all up for Lent?
Nutella, homework, water, long pants, broccoli; just a few of the “what I’m giving up for Lent” suggestions that my boys have been tossing around lately. You can see that we are clearly making an impact with our …
Posted on February 14, 2017
Where do you think you are going in those shoes?
Twenty- one years ago this week, I met the boy who would become my husband. On a blind date. While wearing tennis shoes. Yeah. I was a real fashionista. And as my sweet husband relishes in reminding me, it was …
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