One step closer. That is what Dan and I said as we processed the results of my CT scan. We are one step closer to the joys of trying to get pregnant. The joys of being earthly biological parents. The joys of parenthood. The nurse called and said that there is no narrowing of the…
Today’s Jesus Calling could not be more perfect. This sounds cliche, but it holds true for so many, and for so many who have never voiced it. Voiced their losses. Voiced their pain. Voiced their struggles: THANK ME FOR YOUR PROBLEMS. As soon as your mind gets snagged on a difficulty, bring it to Me…
I was reading a Mother’s Day prayer in our church’s monthly newsletter and these 2 paragraphs caught my eye: “Most gracious heavenly Father… Assist all “spiritual mothers”, those who, though they may have no children of their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others – of every age and state in life. Grant…
Getting new perspectives in life. It is easy to look back over this past year and think about all of the new experiences and perspectives that God has given us. The “newness” is always right before us, still to this day. But what about the year before? One of the toughest years of our life?…
Does this scenario sound familiar? It is 7:30pm and it is time for the kids to go to bed. You ask them to pick up their toys, but they refuse. You wait until you do your weekly cleaning (maybe you struggle to do it weekly…) and you ask them to clean their room, but you…
I was inspired. Last night, one of our youth group leaders did a lesson on dreaming big and what that looks like being a Christian. As I sat there hearing her talk about what America says the American dream is, I kept thinking how wrong we as a culture have it. I have moments when…
