The Children That God Has Graciously Given Me

I’ve never met a child who schedules out her temper tantrums in advance. Neither do babies ask permission before waking … More

Patience

The problem with praying for patience is that we are mostly given opportunities to practice being patient rather than a … More

I like to think of myself as a somewhat competent communicator. Communication, after all is my craft as a teacher, … More

The wisest of women builds her house,but folly with her own hands tears it down. ~ Proverbs 14:1 What does … More

Any day spent with children is a day filled with questions. Here is a smattering of what I have been … More

My husband pointed it out. There was our little girl, sitting quietly in the tub, folding her washcloth – just … More

I remember watching my aunt teach a children’s class once and being struck by how she introduced the Bible story. … More

The world seems like a cacophony of voices right now. I made a list of reminders for myself. Perhaps you … More

I have no time to waste, little one.Each moment is a jewel.The dishes, the books, the achievementsSuddenly seem less dear. … More

The other night, as we lay in bed, snuggled close, my kids and I sang “Jesus loves me.” Of course, … More