My daughter recently moved to a new school where, on the first day, she promptly fell hard for a little boy named Liam. According to our girl, Liam had “great hair,” was kind, and was smart. Apparently, this was the winning combination needed to steal her kindergarten heart. Since that first day, we’ve heard about…
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9 ESV) Our family recently celebrated four years of living in our dream home, a remodeled farmhouse on a few acres just outside city limits. It’s just the right mix of country and town life for us, close to the grocery store…
“Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.” (Proverbs 31:25–28 CSB) Ah,…
I’m a worship leader by trade, and for the past year or so, music has been hard for me. I know this probably seems strange coming from someone whose career is fully entrenched in music, but at some point, it simply stopped bringing me joy and started to feel like work. This medium from which…
I love a good dinner party. Bringing people together for food and conversation is my passion, and few things bring me greater joy and satisfaction. As a story collector, writer, and self-professed foodie, I travel with my mouth. The cuisine of a region offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who created it,…
With three children ages five and under, I’ve mandated a one-hour quiet time—also known as nap time —every day from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. That time is sacred. It’s my time. I don’t answer my phone. If somebody comes knocking at my door, I answer with a scowl and an angry whisper (as intimidating as…