I’m linking up with Emily at Chatting at the Sky to share what I learned this month! My boys stood up in front of the church this month and both did great! James’s class sang a few songs and he stood with them, jingling a bell. David was a shepherd in his class’s skit and…
Three years ago we sat in kid-sized chairs in a room at the local elementary school and heard, “We believe your son has autism.” And with that, a new story began for our family. New labels. New acronyms. New diets, doctors, and dangers. New teachers, therapists, and helpers. I’ve said and written it dozens of…
It’s been so fun to see all the places Held has been showing up, like in pictures on Instagram and reviews by readers. I wanted to share the latest news about the book and let you know what’s coming up in the next few months! Lee and I are currently working on videos to go…
I’ve been facilitating a Bible study for a small group of women for a few years now. I started out inviting women who aren’t in Sunday school classes (like those who teach children’s Sunday school classes). Then we opened it up to a few more who wanted to join us. It’s going well and our…
Via Merriam-Webster: PHARISAICAL : marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness My definition: PHARISAICAL : When my prideful, rule-following, God-manipulating tendencies replace my humble, grace-loving, God-dependent desire. My Sunday school class has been working through the gospel of Luke. It’s been challenging to say the least. I find myself standing with the Pharisees in the crowds. The ones…
When we have people over, my favorite part of our time together comes after dinner has been eaten, when the kids are playing independently, and we have all gotten comfortable on the couches. Wives kick off their shoes, husbands put away their phones, and everyone has a full glass of lemonade. That’s when the…