I understand the ways that a busy Christmas season can bring fatigue and frustration to many people. But I actually find joy in the: “presents! The ribbons! The wrappings! The tags! And…
Category: discipleship
Family Assessment and Brainstorm.
Before we get started on the specific steps in Nailing Christmas, use the following questions to assess how Christmas is currently going in your household. This small step of preparation will help…
Nailing Christmas.
Christmas is coming! For some readers that announcement provokes nostalgic sentiments and joy so tangible we feel it wrap around us like a soft blanket. For others, a dread—a cynical, stressed-out and…
Family Meetings.
Family Meetings have been a staple in our household. We have gathered around our table or around the fireplace throughout the years to accomplish a lot of family business. Anyone in the…
FPU.
Life is nuts. All of life. Seemingly all at once. Have you ever been there? You know, when the totality of life feels out of control. Where there’s not one mode you…
Where You Belong–Thoughts on Genesis 15.
I was reading this chapter this morning as part of my daily reading plan. I love this chapter. I love how at the very start of human history faith is what saves…
I love Jesus. I believe Jesus. Jesus changed my life.
Those words are embossed on three bracelets that O. wears. On this very holy day, as you are tempted to rush around to buy one more, rush one more, stress over one more…
Lending to the Lord.
As we anticipate the adventure of bringing two orphan boys from Eastern Europe to our home for the holidays, I am learning many things. Maybe the biggest is gratitude. I could go…
My favorite: God’s Promises.
My 12-year-old daughter recently informed me that she was going to read through the whole Bible, start to finish. Now maybe a Christian mom like me should have done a happy dance…