Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So …
(Some of) My Favorite Etsy Shops
Last week I stopped into one of my favorite shops in Austin, Vintage Fresh, and noticed that some of their wooden wall art was made by a company …
the importance of hospitality
Too much. Too much on the calendar, too much to do, too much to remember.Too many. Too many plates spinning, too many people needing, too many crises …
losing jesus
A few summers ago, our family did a whirlwind four days at Disneyworld. Doing Disney with four children under seven means several things will happen. …
homelessness and belonging and the ache for more
In between church services yesterday, I strolled through the lobby in search of coffee. Sitting in their usual spot on the sofas near the bookcases …
what’s the worst thing that could happen?
There seem to be so many awful things that happen in the world. What if we're next?That's the trap, isn't it? That fear hisses out from the small …
a journey of belonging
my brother and me on a family roadtrip 1980As a child, my family drove from the cool California coast to the hot red dirt of Oklahoma every summer. My …
a good passover for homesick souls
Last week, I hiked up California hills, ocean breezes welcomed me with the scent of eucalyptus trees and fresh cut lawns, and I was happy, happy, …
when motherhood means messy gratitude and building your true home
The moon hung itself high above Austin when a little eight year-old boy crawled in my bed Friday. The stillness of 4 am lay on our house like the …
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how a pastor’s wife talked about heaven with her children
On an ordinary afternoon last week, I was driving my kiddos home from Target and one of them asked a question about heaven. "Mom, do you think we will …
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the last train
"Mom, can we build a train track tonight?" my seven year-old's mouth smiled at me all cocky and enthusiastic."Yes. I would love that!" I echoed back, …
a long road home
The rain is falling gently, bathing the Tennessee beauty in melancholy. It's one of those times that the weather sings out wordless melodies that tell …
