“You Always Hurt the One You Love…” This is an old, old, song which has been recorded by a ton of artists including: The Ink Spots (in 1939), Paul Anka, Ringo Starr,…
Because I said so.
Have you used any of these phrases with your kids? “Look with your eyes not with your hands.”“Wipe that look off your face.”“Were you born in a barn?”“Don’t make me pull this…
Recommended Books on Sexuality and Marriage
The Bible teaches that God created both sex and marriage to be very good. Christians, we need some redemption, some serious discipleship in these areas. “We should not be ashamed to discuss…
Shared language.
On November 16, 2016 my husband and I flew into Kyiv, Ukraine on the first of three required trips in the process to adopt our sons. I was excited to experience a…
One of those weeks.
Ever have one of those weeks where you just keep feeling like a loser? That was me this week. Every single significant conversation I said something either arrogant or foolish or insensitive…
Singin’ the blues.
Ever get the blues? Do you crank up a good old blues song when you do? One of my faves is this Ray Lamontagne classic: Trouble….trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble Trouble’s been doggin’ my…
Linger 2021.
Well today’s a big day for me. We’ve been working hard at New Covenant to bring The Linger Conference to as many in our community who will come. Everything is ready to…
Course corrections.
We celebrated our oldest son’s 24th birthday last weekend. And as you might expect we spent a little time reminiscing with him about his life. And as we talked we realized that…
Profound mystery.
Single moms and dads pardon me, but I need to state the obvious to those of us in holy wedlock. Being married is hard. Just this morning, do you wanna know what…
No.
Nobody likes to be told no. Anyone with a toddler knows this. And if we’re honest, we don’t much like it either. As I consider the spiritual rhythm of fasting this week,…