If you haven’t already, you’re almost certain to encounter someone in your personal life who is going through a season in which her* faith is shifting, something that has been labeled as “faith deconstruction.” For Christians, especially evangelicals, who are not themselves experiencing a period of deconstruction, discovering that a friend or family member–someone who…
God made us all unique and wired for connection, which is exactly what makes each of us worthy of love. We are created to have it. Our families need it to function so they can support one another in beautiful ways. I hope to encourage families to love one another, no matter the challenges they…
Maybe it’s all the time spent at home this past year making me more reflective, but I’ve been thinking with gratitude lately about women who have mentored me, encouraged me, and helped me along in my life. I don’t know if I would have thought of them as “mentors” at the times when they were…
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…
One of the very first verses we taught our kids to memorize was Proverbs 15:1, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a sharp word stirs up anger” (NIV). You can immediately see the benefits of siblings hiding these words in their hearts. It has always been convicting to me, too. Very few of us…
Real-life relationships are important. COVID-19 has messed with our lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. As an introvert, I thought the shelter-in-place order would be no problem for me. I don’t mind staying home at all, but after weeks at home with no normal schedule, I began to see the benefit of real-life, face-to-face relationships…