The Little Red Suitcase: What Running Away From Home Taught Me About God
At the ripe old age of 6, I decided to run away from home. From what I recall, it was a warm day, and the…
‘When Overwhelmed, Break It Down’: The Motto That Applies to Advent and Arithmetic
Late last night, after a full evening of celebrations for my birthday, and even fuller tummies from an amazing dinner, my two young sons were…
Lessons from a Broken Snowman: What Scripture Taught Me About Anger Management
Late yesterday afternoon, my husband met me in the driveway as I pulled in from a much-needed nail appointment. “Babe. There was an accident and…
Shelter From the Storm: How My Real-Life Tornado Shelter Became a Reminder of God’s Protection
My hardworking husband, his buddy, and my caring father recently saw fit to move my storm shelter from my old house to our new home…
Moving Beyond Tunnel Vision: Jesus Wants Our Presence, Not Our Perfection
I recently watched the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith. There is a scene in the movie where…
For Such a Time as This: What Esther Taught Me About Identity
It was mid-morning. I was sitting at work enjoying a cup of coffee, and I had been pondering Esther all morning. I was going through…
