This confession may sound shocking to some of you: I do not like Mother’s Day. Or Father’s Day. And, I am not alone; there are many others like me, although we don’t often admit it. It was late April 2010, and I stood in line at a department...
As long as we live on this side of heaven we are guaranteed to experience pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that is the reality of living in a sin-cursed world. The good news is that God deeply cares about our pain and trials; the thread of His mercy and love is...
“Are you even a Christian?” You might hear me or one of my children say that to the other in jest. It might be said if one of us arrives late to church. Or falls asleep while reading the Bible. Or mutters when getting cut off by another driver. We both...
The Holy Spirit has been reminding me recently of the power of hope and the importance of healing. I have a tendency for my mind to get stuck on an endless loop of replaying past mistakes, poor decisions, hurtful experiences and failed endeavors. God wants us to let...
It always amazes me how fast my children finish their dinner. I feel as though I just finish getting my plate set and my youngest is asking for seconds or if she can be excused! The idea of enjoying a nice family meal seems foreign most of the time. One night,...
