The Cooking Lesson That Left Me Soulfully Fulfilled
I recently ran a social experiment. I was a high school substitute teacher for four days. For the record, I’ve never been a teacher or a sub, but I’m a mom, so I figured [...]
What does it Mean to Fear the Lord
There is One who has more influence than all celebrities and politicians, more intelligence than all scholars, scientists, and businesspeople, and more financial resources than all the billionaires combined. He is the same One [...]
Let Peace Reign in this World of Chaos
Recently at our kitchen table, I asked my family of four to throw out any of the recent news headlines or social media conversations that they found upsetting or confusing. I was saddened by [...]
3 Tips for Doing a Mission Trip Right
I didn’t grow up camping and roughing it in the woods, I don’t speak another language, and I prefer toilets that flush. Can I get an amen? In the past eight years, however, I’ve [...]
The Real, Living Truth
As a believer, I was hesitant to tell my toddlers about Santa. It frustrated me that this jolly, red-suited man stole the show from Jesus’ miraculous birth. Plus, Santa’s image was curated as an extravagant [...]
My Heart Aches, yet My Spirit is Fulfilled
I’ve recently returned from a mission trip, and I’m struggling with the re-entry. I love my home and my life stateside, yet that week away was remarkable. There is something about communal living with other [...]
Gathering – Feeding More Than Bellies
Stepping out onto the patio, I breathe in the scent of freshly cut grass, as I admire the symmetry of its neatly mowed rows. The bright green lawn provides a backdrop for the black [...]
Living a Resurrected Life
Last week I witnessed two cars back into each other in a parking lot. Both were going slowly, but too quickly for any of us bystanders to scream “stop, watch out”, and damage occurred. You could [...]
You are Where You are Meant to BE
A few weeks ago, I started ruminating on the word BE, to see if I could tackle this blog before we left town on our family vacation. I had recently shared the verse “Be [...]