“I am not homeschooling your kids,” my college roommate said to her husband. My former roommate and I met up every month or so (with our spouses in tow) for a game night. We were all newlyweds with no kids. But to us, this epic argument about where our kids would go to school was…
If you happen to vacation in Cancun in July, you may be able to catch the tortugas marinas (sea turtles) clambering from the ocean in the late evenings to lay their eggs. What a thrill to see the large, dark mound of a turtle float in to shore and slowly and determinedly make her way…
It’s May, and that means Mother’s Day, a holiday that can be polarizing for many women. But wherever you stand as Mother’s Day approaches, we want you to know we see you. We know the difficulty of the work you have done and are doing. We understand that motherhood can be both joyous and fraught…
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. ” (Matt. 28:19-20 NIV) Do you ever worry that your mission field is too small? I do. When I get letters…
You welcomed her into this world with parties and presents. You held her close and gave her everything she needed. Now she’s approaching adolescence, and it’s time to do it again, dear mama. You are the one who has the privilege of welcoming your daughter into womanhood. It’s time to hold her close once again…
Before I begin this letter, here’s a shout-out to my three middle guys: You all bring me so much joy, and I love you beyond measure. Your antics keep me on my toes, and I love every minute. My first and last babies seem to be the ones who cause me to think about beginnings…