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.
Spiritual Parenting
Spiritual Parenting
Watering the Lawn
Even amid a pandemic, our call as parents is to not just plant seeds in the ground. It’s also to water and to work the ground long after the grass grows.
Spiritual Parenting
Fireworks Hunting
When God turns our weaknesses to strength
Spiritual Parenting
Don't Freak Out
Tackling Big Questions from our Little Humans
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.
Grace
Rhythms of Grace
My heart wants to weep a little when I read the words “real rest.” I crave it. Yearn for it. And, my parent-friend, learning the unforced rhythms of grace these days is so necessary.
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.
Grace
Dangly Velcro Straps
I think God sees my dangly Velcro straps and knows something that I don’t. I think that where I see my own weakness and mess, he sees purpose and opportunity.
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.