“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 No one told me that when I became a mom, I’d develop super powers. Superman may…
Resource: A Powerful Perspective on Prayer
My adoration of Annie Downs is well documented and her recent podcast with Jarrett Stevens, pastor at Soul City Church in the Chicago area, is so good that I’m throwing all caution to the wind. I’m not saving it for…
God Please Give Me Wisdom
“I don’t know what I’m supposed to do next.” I sat with my sister at lunch the day I realized there was no option but to end my marriage. And over a salad I didn’t really eat, I shared all…
Best of 2019
As we’re kicking off the new year, here’s a look at recent faves and other go to’s that got me through 2019. Podcasts Shane Blackshear’s Seminary Dropout – I recently discovered this one and it is great. Shane is relevant…
When Hard Conversations Come Home
Years ago, my then five-year old came home with a new word he’d learned at pre-K and I cringed. I died inside feeling like my little boy was learning vocabulary that was introducing him to a harsher world more quickly…
Mr. Rogers, Therapy and Theology, and Queen Elizabeth is back!
November was nuts, but we made it to turkey day thanks in no small part to my latest favorite reads, podcasts, and binge-able Netflix viewing. Favorite Person of the Hour Mr. Rogers – I haven’t seen the movie yet, but…
Seeking the Good Harvest
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Weariness during this time of year is another level of tired. All the celebrations….
On Being Ignored, Intentionally Uncomfortable, and Embracing Honesty…oh, and some Hallmark Channel
Favorite Devotion “When It Seems Like No One is Listening” by Kelley Brown – Proverbs 31’s First Five app is in week three of a study of the book of Isaiah. The weekend devotion from the second week is fantastic….
When My “Heritage” is Growing Up
Children are a heritage from the Lord. Psalm 127:3 I am fully in the season of middle school with one and in the waning days of elementary school with the other. Next year, I will be a 100% middle school…
Dragons, Jesus as Relationship Role Model, Annie (again), and Carne Asada (yum)
September was unfairly hot (so much so October better get its act together). In the midst of sweating to almost death, we had some highlights…all of which could be enjoyed in the AC. One kid was in a play at…
Keep the Order in Order
Disordered. Pretty accurate to describe some things that are predictable in life. The middle schooler’s backpack? Truth. My own brain when 2 people think my having 2 ears means I can hear (and comprehend) them both simultaneously? Absolutely. My preferred…
A Sermon Series on Love…that won’t make you puke
Ever had the puke reaction to an upcoming sermon series at church? When I saw previews of “Love, Dates, and Heartbreaks” @northpointcommunitychurch I kid you not, I almost didn’t come back to church for six weeks. I’m over five-years post-marriage…
