This year will go down as the year that I first deeply grappled with death.
Take Two
As gut-punch challenging as this year has been for our family personally, ministry has thrived. It’s a balm in the moments when we start to…
When Christians Let You Down
I have been an active church member my entire adult life. I’m one of those rare breeds of Christian who ran toward—rather than away from—the…
While You Were Sleeping
Maybe you were literally sleeping. Maybe you were in your bed, secure in the fact that no insects or wild beasts would interrupt your night.…
House to House
I’m sitting here, early afternoon, out of the country, trying to overcome jet lag, and all I want to do is take a nap. But…
You NEED People
We survived the weekend. Yes, there was mud and rain and moments of desperation, but… we survived.
The Old Normal
The strangest thing has happened: life has gone on.
This, Too
While I’ve shared our family’s journey through Simon’s allergic reaction and serum sickness, there was an additional thing, an underlying stressor, that I didn’t publicize.…
A Mother’s Prayer
It’s not the worst thing a parent has prayed a child through. Not by a long shot. But this past week? It’s been rough. Last…
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was quiet here. Quiet, but full.