The other night, my son Matthew was angry with his younger brother, Andrew, for something that happened just before …
Comfort
Only You Will Do!
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 …
Thunder and Terror
Our older son Matthew used to have an intense fear of thunder and storms since he was a little boy. We worked hard with …
“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, …
When Big Emotions Keep Us Hostage
Guest blog post! (Note from Jen: In this week’s blog, I am honored to have my friend Sara Leenheer share how relational …