“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Cor. 1:3-4 NIV) It happened again. I’d raised…
“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” (1 Thess. 5:11 NRSV) It’s probably safe to assume we all know what it’s like to feel down, discouraged, and alone. We’ve all felt like we’re walking in the dark at some point. So we all likely know how even a…
Several years ago, we took our kids on their first plane ride and out-of-the-country adventure to Mexico. It was quite the trip, full of laughter and memorable moments. Our kids are part fish, so we found our way into the water every chance we could. This meant lots of swimming and snorkeling. Our first snorkeling…
“He was . . . a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief.” (Isa. 53:3 NLT) On our first transatlantic trip with our kids, they broke all the jet lag rules. They fell asleep nearly as soon as we got to our rental apartment. They napped all afternoon. They didn’t really get on the same…
Growing up, I had limited personal experience with people of different abilities. But when our firstborn son was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that explained his developmental delays and health issues, I was abruptly plunged into the world of special needs parenting. As our son— has grown from a curly-topped toddler to a spunky, hilarious…
“For You formed my inward parts; you wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are your works, and my soul knows it very well.” (Ps. 139:13-14 ESV) The oft-quoted verses above from Psalm 139 adorn a small wooden plaque that hangs in…