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

On Expectations, Trying to Do Everything and the Will of God

I have a secret to tell you, dear reader. I can’t do everything. In fact, sometimes (ok, often), when I … More

Mothering is hard work and sometimes our hearts question our worth – the very point of it all. After all, … More

I think we all long to be Mary, choosing the better part (Luke 10:38-42). We long for her intimacy and … More

It is human to become frustrated when parenting. We repeat ourselves (throughout the day but also over years). It seems … More

It is hard to be a good listener. It’s not just about working ears or not having too much background … More

As a parent I know it is my job to teach my children – about God, life, friendships. But, in … More

I am building an invisible house. The work I do is lost to the eyes of the world. I do … More

It’s happened to all of us. Perhaps we were well meaning, perhaps we were tired, perhaps we just didn’t think. … More

And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should … More