Finding Joy in the Christmas Commotion
I always sense the impending whirlwind about a week before Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite time of year, but it tends …
The Lies Christians Believe in the Face of Suffering
In a world where vulnerability often feels like a burden, many Christians grapple with conflicting emotions during times of suffering. …
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Wake Up, Church! The Signs of Spiritual Apathy
I was tired most of high school. Overcommitted in every area, I sometimes walked through the day in a zombie-like state, sometimes falling asleep …
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Am I Out of Asks?
“Thank you, Lord,” I uttered when I got off the phone with my doctor. A few months before I had …
Joy Comes in the Morning
I was looking through old photos a few days ago, and I came across a photo of mom that was …
The Voices Speaking into Motherhood
When my oldest was two, I set up a playdate with a new friend and her daughter. As we pushed …
But Why, God?
When my youngest was a toddler, her favorite question was, “Why?” I distinctly remember one of these why questions because it …
The Good in Barbie (And Yes, I’m a Christian)
I went to see the movie Barbie with my fifteen-year-old. I hadn’t heard much about the movie before we saw it, but …
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Faithfulness in Life’s Little Things
I’ve been watching a small bird build a nest in our garage. It’s clearly not a safe place for such …
How Leadership Turns from a Burden to a Blessing
When I was a sophomore in high school, I ran for president of our class. I think my dad was …
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