Last fall, like many of you, I felt tired of the circumstances of the world. I was grumpy with my family, fed up with wearing a mask everywhere I went, wondering if life would ever return to any semblance of normal. My mood was not good and not pleasing to God. One day, while complaining…
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…
Recently, we watched a new house being built down the street from us. We weren’t really invested in the process, but we could see the progress as we drove past. My husband, Justin, is seasoned in construction. As we drove past the house on our way to and fro, Justin quickly explained to our two…
Do you remember the last time you said to someone, “I’m worried about you”? How did they respond? How did they look? What about the last time someone else said these words to you? How did you feel? What was your gut-level response? When a family member said this to me recently, it made me…
“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 minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7 NIV) It’s the beginning of a new day, and my to-do list already has…
I am an oldest child. I am a planner and a goal-setter. I have big dreams and plans, and I know exactly how I am going to get there. Then came the drought of 2021. The average rainfall on our North Dakota farm during the growing season is eighteen inches. This year we have had…