The other night, as we lay in bed, snuggled close, my kids and I sang “Jesus loves me.” Of course, … More
Category: Parenting
Saying What I Need to Hear
Spending large amounts of time with children is vastly rewarding and encouraging (also often exhausting!). Lately, I have been struck … More
Simplicity and Direction
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. ~ Luke 2:52 In all the myriad of … More
What Happens When I Go to Bible Class
I have a little friend in my preschool Bible class who has autism. Though I taught in public schools for … More
The Pace of the Children
Then Esau said, “Let us journey on our way, and I will go ahead of you.” But Jacob said to him, “My … More
On the Worth of Motherhood
Mothering is hard work and sometimes our hearts question our worth – the very point of it all. After all, … More
He is Patient with Us
It is human to become frustrated when parenting. We repeat ourselves (throughout the day but also over years). It seems … More
Lessons from My Children
As a parent I know it is my job to teach my children – about God, life, friendships. But, in … More
Sweet Gwen
Sweet Gwen, Today is your second birthday. We might have done something more adventurous or gone somewhere new a few … More
Why Bother Coming?
Why bother coming to worship anyway? It’s the whisper that slips into our minds. It’s not that we don’t love … More