A few weeks ago, my family of seven was struggling under the weight of being quarantined. Everyone seemed restless and tired of being home. At dinner, I tried to shake things up a bit and suggested we play a game of Duck, Duck, Goose. Everyone was excited. Our round table was perfect for this type…
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NIV) We never know what the future holds. We cannot see the end of the day, not tomorrow, not two months from now, and…
I read the words, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” (Matt. 6:25 ESV) and the guilt begins to weave its…
It was one of the most heartbreaking moments I had ever known. Our older son, aged six, had decided that he wanted to run away. Embracing the “Let him do it” attitude, I went with him to pack his things. “I’ll take this,” he said. “Nope,” I said, “you didn’t buy that with your money.”…
Like almost every other family with small children, I have a rather well-decorated refrigerator. It’s where we keep the most impressive, or at least the most recent, of my children’s creations. There is also a large basket, strategically placed under a rather tall dining room chair, constantly overflowing with whatever is not on the fridge….
When was the last time I ate? Have. No. Idea. Can I survive on four hours of sleep? I am. How am I feeling? I’m not sure. Is that important? This Q&A goes on and on inside my head, reminding me of the many ways I have neglected and overlooked myself. In a culture where…