In those first few weeks at home with a milk-drunk newborn in my arms, I Googled every little thing, hopping in and out of online parenting forums, desperate for an instruction manual. Is it normal for a baby to poop six times in one day? Does breastfeeding ever get easier? Underneath my nitty-gritty questions loomed…
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7 NIV I love these verses. I love the promise of God’s peace for…
I’m sitting in my bedroom this evening—Kansas summers are surprisingly sticky, and I’m thankful for air conditioning and to have all of my babies tucked in for the night. There’s a peace in knowing we’re all here and accounted for. I can rest in knowing that all of my ducklings are in the nest. I…
I have a new driver in my home. My mind still cannot fully comprehend this phenomenon. I mean, it was just yesterday I was teaching her to ride a bike and pump her legs on the swings. But somehow, I am handing over the keys, and she can leave our home without me. I’ll admit…
My girls are sixteen and fourteen, so we still have a little time before they launch into the world on their own. My goal is that they will be confident in their worth and in their identity in Christ. I have been grateful for the parents who have shared their wisdom along the way, helping…
All kinds of imprints exist in life. We all have them. In some ways, we collect them and they shape us. Take the everyday imprint: you wake up from a nap and scramble to get the kids at the bus stop or from school on time, only to have your friend walk up to the…