The answer to a recent prayer stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t the “size” of the response that threw me off guard. It was the amazing realization that…
If you’ve ever extended invitations to a birthday party, you’re likely familiar with the modern frustration of the RSVP. I’ve helped my daughters host countless parties for my grandchildren,…
The sky was gray and the ocean looked angry. My husband and I―along with our three daughters and one boyfriend―had just arrived at our beach rental. The kids were dying…
Before asking “What is passion week?” it’s helpful to consider what a typical busy week looks like. I say it all the time— “There just aren’t enough hours in a day.”…
Don’t you want to make a difference? For much of my early adult life I was haunted by my overwhelming desire to make a difference for Christ. To be a…
Christians are in a fight for their faith. There’s no question there’s a battle going on. The only question is how to put on the armor of God so we…
My daughter was putting a frozen pizza in the oven. Not a name-brand, deep-dish, ultimate, wood-fired, rising crust pizza. Just a generic, store brand frozen pizza, sprinkled with her own…
I’ve been accused of carrying my grandchildren way more than I ‘should.’ When they were tired, I scooped them up. If one was unruly, I held him so he wouldn’t…
We hadn’t seen him since he was a tiny baby. But the 20-year-old soldier called my parents to let them know he was passing through our town and would love…
My screams woke my parents in the next room. I was in sixth grade when I was startled awake by a cool draft of air. By the time I rubbed…
