“Boys take. Men give.” That was a foundational concept that my husband Jeremy passed on to our son Jake from an early age. A certain level of selfishness is to be expected…
Every last drop.
You can’t tell it from the heat and humidity, but fall is almost here. I love the season of football and firepits and falling leaves. But the transition from summer (arguably the…
Questions.
The amazing true story of the Exodus tells of God’s awesome plan to rescue His people. It was also a powerful foreshadowing of God’s ultimate rescue plan through the blood of the…
Irrational trust.
A couple years ago our daughter Marissa came home on a college break and announced that she wanted to move to NYC after graduation. I admit that news didn’t bring out the…
Gratitude rules.
There’s a classic scene in Father of the Bride where Steve Martin finally loses it. Tension from planning his daughter’s wedding causes him to eventually snap in the grocery store. A store…
Sorry.
Relationships are hard work. Can I get an Amen? Jeremy and I will celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary at the end of this month. I’m baffled by how challenging it can still…
Free indeed.
When was the last time you were both 100% exhausted and 100% joyfully satisfied at the same time? Maybe it was getting your garden planted this spring. Maybe you just completed a…
Rescue!
I have a secret. When I was little I wanted to be Indiana Jones. Which is odd because I was also in love with Indiana Jones. I’m sure there’s some psychoanalysis work…
The right side.
Hindsight is 20-20. Over time, we observe the people and events of the past and decide who was wise and who was “on the wrong side of history.” No one wants to…
Friendship.
Our last of six kids graduated from high school this past weekend (I’m not crying–you’re crying!). And, like the others, we celebrated in a big way. However, there were some things that…