I pushed back our start time for homeschooling on Thursday morning so I could tackle some boxes and piles in the guest room.I have relegated the book …
song of joy: out with the old, in with the new
Last December, I prayed and asked God to name 2014. He told me to call it "New Things", and so I did. I wrote about the hope of those words here, …
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 …
our most pressing destiny
I sat on the sofa today reading a children's bible story to the Lady.Joseph. Dreamer. Favored one. Slave. Favored. Prisoner. Mighty savior.He wore …
sabbaticals are not for the faint of heart
During the insane-o busy week before our month-long break from all things ministry, I thought I might be going a little crazy and I spoke these words …
why a parent can never meet every need of their child
"Of all the needs (there are none imaginary) a lonely child has, the one that must be satisfied, if there is going to be hope and a hope of wholeness, …
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ten reasons bored children are a blessing
Summer is upon us. Many moms I know are frantically attempting to figure out what to do with their children who no longer have schoolwork and …
no more rearview mirror faith in the benevolence of God
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.See, darkness covers the earthand …
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when every day is a fresh awakening
I woke up at 5 am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep.My mind was full of projects, restless ideas, hopes unfulfilled, and dreams longing to …
mother’s day is all about baseball and what we’re becoming
Today I sat watching Boy 1 swing his bat through the chain link backstop with a grimace on his face. His left thumb is injured slightly, and this game …
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eight years of healing
Eight years ago today, Boy 3 was born a little early into our world and we named him Jase, which means "healer". The night before his lungs first …
how not to be disillusioned in your dreams
I know it's almost Easter, and not anywhere close to Christmas, but I've got Wise Men on the brain.It could be the big ol' star I'm chasing (AKA …
