Raising Disciples
Let Them Feel
Children's feelings can be hard to cope with sometimes (all the time), but I'm learning to let myself be surprised by them.
Prayer
Prayer
A Posture of Gratitude in the Madness of Parenting
That was when I heard a voice inside telling me, “No. Pause and take it all in. Breathe in these precious moments. Savour the chaos”.
COVID-19
Ask, Seek, Knock? More Like: Crawl, Wheeze, Cry
What does gentleness look like in the middle of all this craziness?
Jesus-Centered
Grieving with Children
Grief was a topic that was not at all on my radar. But I then discovered I had some significant re-learning to do with how children cope with it.
Spiritual Parenting
A Cold and Broken Hallelujah
My fellow parents, on this marvelous and difficult journey we call parenting, I want to invite you to join me in increasing our praises and decreasing our curses.
Prayer
Praying Through the News
We may not be able to shield our children (or ourselves) from the travesties of the world, but we can teach them where to go with their pain and sadness.
Prayer
Sad and Angry Prayers
During this season, when our kids are trying to figure out how to process missing their birthday party, a graduation, or class trip they’ve been looking forward to, it’s a good time to let them know that God can handle sad and angry prayers.
Spiritual Parenting
Dear Daughter
I want you to know that being beautiful as defined by culture is not something you should aspire to. Beauty is something you create by being who you are, being confident with yourself, and presenting yourself fearlessly to the world.