Rainfall

The rain came gently,A steady patter after silence just before,Soft droplets falling on leaves and parched earth,A gentle lullabyTo soothe … More

Resources in Parenting

The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More

Daily Joys

Mistakenly we too often live for the highs of life: a baby’s first steps, graduation, a first job. These are … More

On Bee Stings and Bodies

I stepped on a bee walking across my lawn the other day. The stinger itself was miniscule – slender and … More

Foundations

When we were first married, we lived in a little house. One of its quirks was that there’d always be … More

Mary, Martha, and A Call to Simplicity

Mary and Martha were known (and named) for their hospitality. Can you imagine the privilege of keeping the Son of … More

Things I’ve Learned About Hospitality

Being hospitable takes work. It is also incredibly rewarding. But sometimes it is a little overwhelming to actually get started. … More

List making and Interruptions

There are people who love lists. And there is the rest of humanity. I love lists on crisp lined paper … More

Knowing and Being Known

Psalm 139 is a beautifully intimate psalm, reminding us how deeply God knows us: O LORD, you have searched me … More

In His Hands

For a spiritual being, God’s hands are mentioned frequently in scripture. It’s a fascinating concept. Yahweh, a spirit, makes himself … More