Today, I sit in a hotel room preparing to speak—not to a national audience, or even a small congregation. This morning, I slowly put on my spiritual armor to share words with three people. Just three. A mom. A dad. A daughter. It’s not a paid gig or one that will gain any second bookings. […]
Hope for the Overwhelmed Parent
Parenting is Intense. Even on the best days, all the needs and demands can feel like a whirlpool sucking us down the drain. How do we keep up, and better yet, thrive in this wild role we call parenthood? It’s easy to get overwhelmed—like when I’m trying to read a recipe for dinner with my […]
When You Desperately Need Something to Settle Your Soul
Last year was a whirlwind. Pat was diagnosed with cancer, he went through five months of treatment and had two stem cell transplants on top of all of the normal day to day stresses of life. I find myself longing for normal, whatever that is, and the struggle with worry is real. When we feel […]
Three Ways to Encourage Team Spirit in the Home
I have a confession to make. We’re not a sporty family. There are no early morning soccer games, try-outs or travel teams. I’ve never tripped over a pair of cleats or scrubbed grass stains out of a football jersey. I’ve never been a team Mom and our calendar doesn’t reflect the ebbs and flow of […]
Dear Parents, You are Called to be Holy
I’ve yet to experience a day of parenting that wasn’t exhaustingly hard. I often feel like I’ve been swept into a whirlwind of toddlers and tantrums from the moment the day begins until the moment it ends. And unfortunately, this whirlwind often brings out the very worst parts of me. It will bring out the […]