I clearly remember the summer before our oldest child Jake turned five. There was a bond issue on the ballot that would provide additional monies to schools. Whether I was for the…
You matter.
The Body of Christ. I find it remarkable that Jesus would refer to us as His Body. Because our bodies are so personal this is an extremely personal term. It is also incredibly…
Beneath Thy Cross
On this somber and holy day, as we contemplate the passion of our Savior, I just wanted to share with you all a reading from my Easter devotional, Bread and Wine. The…
Gardening 101.
I think my favorite season of the year is always the one that is coming next. I’m so excited to see that Spring has sprung here in Eastern Iowa. The grass is…
An honest look.
“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…