When Chris and I found out I was pregnant with our first child, I was excited. For a number of years, I eagerly anticipated the joys of pregnancy and …
Fear
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 were finishing dinner when …
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 him over the years to "disarm …
“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, enjoy a few snuggles, but as …
Mom Guilt
Do you ever feel like you are not doing enough? That, no matter how hard you try, you can’t keep up with the growing and often urgent demands around …
Turn Down the Volume!
As I mentioned last week, Chris and I are trying to help our boys learn about overwhelm and how to recognize limitations in themselves and other …
Building Belonging
When we moved to Michigan (this April), our boys transferred to a new school mid-year. They were nervous about changing schools and making new …
Do Nothing Out of Fear
I have exciting news to share. God sold our house! We have been waiting for God's timing for 18 months. After living in limbo this long, we are …
