On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. …
Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?
"Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?" is the question my husband and I had to address with our son the other night. We …
When Immanuel Brings Creative Consequences
The other day I walked into my son Matthew’s room and saw torn pieces of paper scattered over the floor. When I asked …
“Mommy, how do I know if it’s Jesus?”
Andrew (our 7-year-old) still struggles at times with feeling afraid at night when it is time for bed. We pray together, …
Piloting A Power Struggle
Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle …
What My Failures Tell Me
As I reflect on the craziness of my previous year, I feel some discouragement over the ways I failed at my job. My To-Do …