The holidays are uncomfortable this year. I knew it would be this way; I dreaded it for the better part of the year. So maybe…
“I Don’t Have the Patience to Homeschool.”
If you’ve been homeschooling any length of time— if you’ve even mentioned to another person that you’re considering homeschooling— chances are you’ve heard this one:…
On True Friendship
Because I’ve moved so much in my adult life, I’ve had a lot of cause to ponder friendship. See, friendship is actually a more complicated…
Homeschooling and the Treasure Principle
One of the most convicting sermons I’ve ever heard was preached in a small country church by a pastor too young to grow a proper…
God’s Plot Twists
Five years ago, at this moment, I was on the last leg of our move to Kathmandu. I was equal parts scared and exhilarated, terrified and…
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Are Stones
You know those days when your homeschooling rhythm is just right? When everyone is intent on their lessons? When the math facts flow? When the…
On Manhood
You probably haven’t noticed (because hey, we have a lot of kids) but Jack has been missing most of this summer. He’s been in our…
Living Hope
A sweet friend messaged me some encouragement the other day. I love how God uses people like that; a small nudge of the Holy Spirit,…
Expectations
I’ve been ruminating on expectations since last week, when the Tutor Trainer in our CC Practicum (who also happens to be a dear friend) chose…
Leave a Hole
This year will go down as the year that I first deeply grappled with death.