Our older son Matthew used to have an intense fear of thunder and storms since he was a little boy. We worked hard with …
Immanuel
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, …
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 …
When You Are Not Enough
I was recently praying with a friend about a big decision looming on the horizon for my family. While praying, I noticed …
When Appreciation Doesn’t Work
It sounds nearly sacrilegious to say this, but there are times appreciation doesn’t work. There are moments it takes …