Before I had children, I assumed if you raised them right and prayed enough and set the very best example, they’d skip the rebellious stage. The lying stage. The sneak out and drink, or swear or post terrible things on social media, stage. They’d love God and love me, and I’d pat myself on the back ... Read More about Three Strategies for Dealing with our Kids’ Mistakes
When You Wish You Started Sooner
One after the other, when asked what they would do differently for the next assignment, each student said, "I'd get started sooner and stop procrastinating." I listened from a seat in the corner of the classroom, and their lament struck a chord with me. They were all of eighteen years old, and even ... Read More about When You Wish You Started Sooner
Choosing to Change with the Seasons
“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.” ~ 2 Samuel 11:1 As a woman, daughter, wife, and a mother, I'm still learning how to ... Read More about Choosing to Change with the Seasons
When Your Spirit Feels Dry as Bones
There remain a few quiet mornings before the start of school, and while I debate the merits of waking the kids up to help them adjust to an earlier schedule, I like the silence too much. I don't know where summer has gone--the days disappeared into a haze of humidity, beach days, and car ... Read More about When Your Spirit Feels Dry as Bones
When You Don’t Want Summer to End: A Serenade for the Seasons
Come mid-August, I'm ready for the return of structured days. I'm ready for yellow buses and quiet hours and watching my kids play sports under a canopy of burnt orange leaves. I'm ready for early mornings and rain-soaked skies and school books fanned out across the dining room table. Did I mention ... Read More about When You Don’t Want Summer to End: A Serenade for the Seasons
A Summer Q&A: Everything You’ve Never Asked Me (Part 2)
Yesterday, in Part 1, I shared my current reads, instagram inspiration, and thoughts on living abroad. Today, I'm touching on past failures and future projects. Thanks for joining me. What's your latest project? Besides writing dodgy poetry? I'm currently joining my friends Elise Daly Parker, ... Read More about A Summer Q&A: Everything You’ve Never Asked Me (Part 2)
