My husband and I grew up on opposite sides of Missouri but had similar upbringings. We both come from two-parent households in the suburbs. All four parents worked. We spent our entire childhoods in one city and one school system. They were predictable, safe, even unremarkable experiences in many ways. I sure miss that consistency…
When we think of Advent—the season of waiting for Jesus—we often think of celebration, a growing excitement as we get closer to Christmas Day. We fill our evenings with twinkling lights, warm drinks, and holiday movies. We spend time with those we love and think of ways we can give to others. I love all…
I had to read the email twice before it sank in. After months of trying to buy a home remotely in a ridiculously competitive real estate market, we were “under contract.” Our transition from Florida to Kentucky was officially underway. I finally had a picture of where I would be living—literally a picture! The house…
A funny conversation often occurs in my home when people come to visit. We’ll be standing in the kitchen, visiting or waiting for food and someone will glance at our fridge. “Um, why are you going to so many weddings?” they ask. Or, “Why are you invited to so many graduations this year? Your kids…
The changing seasons are one of the most tangible ways we regularly witness God’s design. Each year begins with the dark, cold months of winter, wherein nothing seems to be happening. Thankfully, those months eventually give way to spring, filled with bright green shoots of life and budding trees. The following warmth of summer feels…
We’re moving. Or, at least, we’re attempting to. So far we’ve made it a half mile down the road to my folks’ place. But at least it’s a step in the eastward direction we’re heading. We sold our home in November, packed nearly every earthly possession into storage, and squashed into my parents’ place. Moving…