Recently, I felt battered and weary in my parenting journey. Can you relate to this glimpse into a normal day in my house with one particular child? Stumbling to the breakfast table, when told what would be served, a complaint is muttered. A rote adoration prayer with no heart to it is mumbled. A meltdown…
Recently, as I rounded the corner on the last mile of my run, I set my face like flint toward the finish and breathed out a prayer for endurance. I also picked up my pace. I was starting my tenth mile, and though tired and ready to be done, no thought was given to quitting….
It’s very common to hear Christians talk about things being “practical” or “spiritual.” Taking care of practical details such as paying for something, is often not thought to be related to the things of the Spirit. I think we must obliterate these false dichotomies and gain understanding that every aspect of “practical” life plays a…
In many ways there are still places in my life where there are disconnects. What I say I believe about God can look very different from what it looks like I believe about Him. For example, it’s easy to say that I believe the Lord is All-Sufficient, and then I turn around and become exasperated with…
I’m a bookworm at heart. There are few things in life that are more enjoyable to me than a really good book. I’m also terribly picky when it comes to the literature I consume. I want high quality, pure, worthwhile reading material. I love to read, but I don’t want to waste my life doing…
I’m excited to share about a new book with you today. I have pondered and prayed through how to share about it, because there are many angles I could take as I present it to you. The one I keep coming back to is this: Jesus on Every Page serves to equip mothers to show…
It’s back to school season, and our outside activities are all slowly starting. The two I am most excited about are our church’s time of Bible study/worship/prayer for women, and our ministry for moms & children. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to this ministry arm of our church, called Fully Alive. Fully Alive at…
Do you ever have days when you get angry with your kids or husband and then spiral down into shame over your behavior afterward? Or maybe you overeat again and are angry with yourself. Unable to cope with the fact that you messed up again, your thoughts dwell on your sin, and then you sin…
There are many people in my generation who desire community and fellowship that goes beyond the surface level of life. I hear often, “We don’t have any community,” or, “I wish we had deeper fellowship.” I’ve been there. There have been seasons in my life when I’ve felt very alone and disconnected, despite being a…
Pressure Cookers, Backpacks, and Quinoa–oh my! – A very interesting article about a family that was visited by Big Brother due to internet searches they’ve done in their home. Who Am I to Judge? The Pope, the Press, and the Predicament – “The Pope now finds himself locked in a particular predicament. We know what…
What’s at Stake with Internet Pornography – An excellent must-read by Dr. Moore. “One doesn’t have to be to sense the spirit of this age. In our time, pornography is the destroying angel of (especially male) Eros, and it’s time the Church faced the horror of this truth.” Become a Better Writer With This Set…
My favorite time of day is just after rolling out of bed and getting something hot to drink. I quietly pad out to my deck with Bible, journal, pens, and adoration sheet in hand. It’s early, before the sun crests over the horizon, and it’s quiet. I love starting my day with the Lord this…
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