Six years ago this month, I walked across the stage at my seminary graduation. I was pregnant at the time and whispered to my sweet baby James, “This chapel is filled with professors, authors, preachers, teachers, and missionaries. These are the world changers, baby, and you’re going to be one too.” When we got his…
Last month my husband preached on spiritual gifts. “What gift do you think you have?” I whispered to my seven year, whose head was in my lap. I leaned my ear close to his mouth to hear him whisper back, “I have all the spiritual gifts, Mommy. I’m like a spiritual gifts ninja.” I didn’t whisper back, “Well, actually,…
People wonder where God is when horrific events happen. When there are bombs or shootings. When there are murders and kidnappings. When there are hurricanes and floods. When there is starvation and sickness. When there are accidents and diagnoses. I wonder, too. “But please, please—won’t you—can’t you give me something that will cure Mother?” Up till then…
We’re counting down to Mother’s Day. The gift I ordered my mom is headed her way and we shipped my mother-in-law’s gift today. My seven year old David has already whispered to his daddy he wants to take me to Red Robin. My goal for the day is to enjoy my family and serve them…
One of my favorite parts of being an editor is getting one of the first looks at new books. Julie asked me to help her dream of a book for new and expectant mom become a reality. She released Expectant today and I can finally share it with you! I met Julie when we both…
Stressing over decisions for the fall. It’s so hard to plan without knowing when we will get our adoption referral phone call and how our new son’s needs will change our family. I’m not usually stressed, but this adoption process is so far out of our control, it’s hard not to stress a little. Eating cheese…
