Year: 2016

A dear friend recently asked me about a kidnapped baby girl whose horrific abuse and murder made headlines. “Doesn’t it just make you want to…

One of my biggest convictions regarding the raising of my daughters has been that I do not want them stepping into domestic life as woefully…

This time last year, the only Jude we knew was the kicking, rolling very-present little person in my belly. Today, he is 11 months old.

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Last fall, Mathaus and I had the chance to help out on a film project called “The 5 Day Adoption.” Mathaus got to help with…

It was a moment when my faith had begun to droop, just a little … dipping its edges in the what ifs and whys that…

There were no oversized packets delivered, no “You’re In!!!” screaming from our mailbox. Even without the Facebook-worthy reveal, the result was the same: she’s in. Babita…

I admit, I don’t see it. The “large family” thing. To me, this is a family of individuals. Even when we’re all gathered together, loud, taking…

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. —Proverbs 13:12 We are waiting right now. Waiting, again. Seems like so…

During my trip to Nepal this past month, I was reminded of a quick visit I made about 15 years ago to the Cathedral of…