Yesterday y'all. Yesterday was some kind of day. My new book (shameless plug), was sent out into the wild. Everyone around me was melting. The dog went after the neighbors dogs (we're still figuring out how she does around other pups), and folks at work were struggling. I had a good long - over the... Continue Reading →

I know, I know: bubbles... huh? Stick with me. This year, I've had lots of time to think. Our own family has experienced great loss, and - most recently - a devastating injury / concerning diagnoses for my father. We've had a lot of unexpected life surprises (some are awesome: a new sister! Some are... Continue Reading →

There's something special about a back yard, right? Here in America, we value them very highly. We check out yard size when we buy new homes. We think about improvements. We pour money into those improvements - new decks, fire pits, the best play sets (trust me, I'm not downing it, we've spent a few... Continue Reading →

Child of weakness watch and pray, find in me thine all in all... The other day the beloved song with these lyrics popped up on random shuffle as I was driving in the car. I've heard it a thousand times. But this time it struck me, it hit my heart so hard that I restarted... Continue Reading →

A few weeks ago, my phone rang. A dear friend was on the other line. "Hey there" I said, expecting the typical light hearted response that usually follows. "What's going on with your tribe?!" I heard instead. "What?!" I responded? "Your tribe!" my friend said, "I just saw a prominent evangelical on CNN, you all... Continue Reading →

When's the last time you just took the time to breathe? The type of breathing that's deep and full... fulfilling even? I thought I did it regularly. In fact, after the whirlwind that is a day spent working full time from home with five kids, there are many nights I plop down on the couch... Continue Reading →

When darkness seems to hide His faceI rest on His unchanging graceIn every high and stormy galeMy anchor holds within the veil... I've sung this song a million times. Maybe not, but growing up in church, you get the gist. We were in the pews for Sunday morning, the tiniest of seats for Sunday School... Continue Reading →

When I go silent, it usually means I'm processing something. Sometimes, it's obvious to me and everyone around me, at least those who are close. Sometimes I'm not even sure what's happening. However, in times when things are different, or they feel big, I often get quiet. I need time to reflect in order to... Continue Reading →

What. A. Year. 2020 was hard for a lot of families. I'm not downplaying it. We saw some heartbreak in our own family at the end of the year with the loss of my uncle from COVID. But, until that point, while there was a lot more "togetherness" than we bargained for, we were -... Continue Reading →

"Mom, I miss people," my 10-year-old who loves alone time and video games shared with me the other day. My heart suddenly felt heavy. You see, at the beginning of the pandemic, it was easy to think optimistic, to make plans, and to explain how staying home meant protecting those we love. Yes, we see... Continue Reading →