Simon turned six on Boxing Day. With some kids, their birthdays seem like a relief— their chronological age finally agreeing with their precocious little spirits.…
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was quiet here. Quiet, but full.
The Days Before
Links may direct to affiliate sites. Purchases made through these links support our family’s work in spreading the Gospel to unreached areas. I had a…
Ca-COUGH-ony
Photos can make life look so beautiful, so serene. You get just a few silent, carefully angled images that gloss over the reality happening just…
Simple Gifts
One of my favorite hymns is a Shaker melody called Simple Gifts. The day Birdie learned it on violin was an especially sweet one for me;…
In Season
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Things You Don’t Know About (Some) Moms of Large Families
Stereotypes. Every niche has one. The Working Mom. The Homeschooling Mom. The Sports Dad. The Social Justice Warrior. The Pastor’s Wife. We all fit under…
Who Will Go Next?
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. —Jim Elliot I’ve been surprised by the ongoing dialogue regarding John…
Sparkle
Some people have… something. I don’t know how to describe it, really. It’s a happy bubble. A little shine inside that spills out. A sparkle.