A 2x4 beam protruding from your left eye socket. Close your eyes and picture it. You swivel your head to the right and the crowd around you ducks to avoid being bludgeoned. You lean in to whisper to a friend and accidentally knock her unconscious. It’s an absurd image. Silly. Ridiculous. And it’s ... [keep reading]
How to form lasting friendships and build your chosen family
The doorbell ringing jolts me wide awake. Shooting up in bed, I look over at the clock. It illuminates 4:02 am. My abrupt movement wakes my husband, David, so I turn to him and whisper, "Someone is ringing our doorbell." We both stumble out of bed and walk the short distance from the ... [keep reading]
Feeling overworked? Find Sabbath rest in the kitchen
Most North Americans I know are so busy. We’d do our souls well to intentionally slow down and appreciate the smell of a bushel of strawberries, or savor all that’s going on in a gorgonzola salad adorned with the perfect amount of dressing, walnuts, and raisins. The late Robert ... [keep reading]
How to conquer any obstacle from an American Ninja Warrior
One of the themes of American Ninja Warrior is overcoming obstacles. We have too many people who call themselves Christians who think that success is a given. That it should come overnight. We’re facing a pandemic of that attitude and mentality. Our Christian walks are a process. The word ... [keep reading]
Nourish your body, delight your soul with home canning
In today's fast-paced world, finding time to connect with family and friends can be challenging. We often get caught up in our daily routines, leaving little room for the moments that truly matter. As someone who has always cherished the simplicity and tradition of home-cooked meals, I've found a ... [keep reading]
How our human frailty points us to a powerful God
“Can you help me?” That’s a question we learn to avoid from an early age. If you’ve been around children, you know that point in development where they insist, “Me do it!” Unfortunately, that stubborn independence rarely fades with age. Asking for help is a confession of weakness, an acknowledgment ... [keep reading]
When you need minute-by-minute strength
We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that sufferingproduces endurance, and endurance produces character, andcharacter produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame.Romans 5:3-5 Light peeked through the blinds and landed on the hospital recliner chair, waking me from a stiff-necked sleep. I ... [keep reading]
When quick-fix culture fails, find lasting hope in the gospel message
We became first-time moms within nine months of each other, and although we didn’t realize it at the time, we both entered motherhood with high expectations. Yet today, with eight kids between us, our optimistic expectations have toppled under the pressures of everyday life. Just like when we ... [keep reading]
12 tips to forming godly friendships that last as a mom
Regardless of whether we achieve lifelong-friend status or simply enjoy friendship for a season, what should the guiding principles of godly mom friendships be? I asked Jennifer—whom so many call friend—for her best tips on the topic, and I’ve included them with mine (many of ours overlap), in no ... [keep reading]
6 things to share with your child when they feel afraid
Can you name something that makes you feel afraid? How does being afraid make you feel? Does it make your heart beat fast? Does feeling afraid make you feel worried or anxious? Fear is a normal emotion. We are all afraid of something. We might fear snakes, getting sick, being alone, or being in a ... [keep reading]
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