Like most American kids, our boys love video games. Video games are fun, entertaining, and sometimes even educational.While Mr. Fantastic and I are …
the lesson of the prayer board
For a few weeks I have had a thought rolling around in my head. I wanted a chalkboard in the living room for documenting our prayer needs. A place to …
a letter to Gibson
My friend Beth is in the middle of a life storm. And it's a doozy. She gave birth to a precious baby who is fighting for his life in the NICU. …
ten ways to teach your children the Bible
When I became a Christian at the age of eighteen, I knew very little about the Bible. I knew a few stories, but I didn't know about the Old versus New …
the trap of ministry (or: can you love the bride of Christ too much?)
Since You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your name lead me and guide me. Free me from the trap that is set for me, for You are my …
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dear millie
When I was in junior high, my grandfather married a lady named Millie.My grandfather and Millie in Spain, 1992(notice how she decorated the cast she …
made
Sitting in Chick Fil A, I watched a mom with three toddlers pass out shoes and juggle the voices and requests of her little ones.Glancing at my almost …
a wonderland of words
English is a sloppy language.For instance:I love God.I love my husband.I love chocolate cake.Or consider:The stars shine.My countertops shine.The …
the weekend hovers
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy …
blood brothers
There are days I wonder if Eve felt like this.Boys who yell and fight and scrap for power can turn a house upside down, and leave a mama disillusioned …
our family’s ten favorite movies
Family movie night is one of our favorite indulgences around here. We generally don't watch much television, so when we do, it is a big event. We pop …
tangled hearts
Boy 1 held my phone to snap a picture. The other children ran over to me and Mr. Fantastic, vying for a place in the shot.When I looked at it later, I …