Sacrifice can be simply defined as willingly doing a hard thing for a greater purpose. In everyday life, we understand this instinctively—even though it’s still difficult. Hard things, when chosen for the…
The Power of Moments
I read an incredible book this month that I have to highly recommend to you: It’s called The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. If you want to be…
Well, Duh!
Did you ever learn something and think to yourself, “How have I missed that all these years? This is so obvious and self-evident!” Well, I had one of those moments. I was…
New Year’s Advice
There’s a lot of chatter in the online parenting space right now about finding mentors to help disciple our kids. This is an awesome trend! It can be so valuable having other…
Be imperfect this Christmas
Merry Christmas! We all know how hectic this week can be for parents trying to create a magical, perfect, nostalgic Christmas for the family. Since I have always been one of Christmas’s…
Love Came Down At Christmas
This week’s headlines have been heavy. So much violence and hatred leaves us reeling and grieving and wondering how a world meant for goodness became so bad. It’s natural, in moments like…
Santa Creeper
Have you ever been slightly creeped out by the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”? …He sees you when you’re sleeping…He knows when you’re awake… Ew! I’m not comfortable with stalkers,…
Unfading Joy
This Sunday our Advent theme will be joy—something everyone talks about this time of year, but few truly experience. Our culture is full of “holiday cheer.” Festive lights, concerts, music and parties…
Peaceful Advent Feeling
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Isn’t there a sweet sense of peace when pure, fresh, deep snow has fallen and the world outside is hushed? At least until…
Give Thanks.
As you celebrate Thanksgiving this week, take a moment as a family to literally count your blessings. Naming God’s gifts—big or small—can shift the whole atmosphere of a home. I love this…