What a Toddler’s Defiance Teaches Us About Our Rebellion Towards Jesus
We pretend we don’t hear Him and sometimes shut Him out because we think our way is the better way.
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We pretend we don’t hear Him and sometimes shut Him out because we think our way is the better way.
Continue readingConnection with other humans empowers us, steels us against our fears, fuels us to keep up the fight. And when it comes to motherhood, the power of relationship is palpable.
Continue readingProjecting fear and worry based on potential circumstances or scripting how we will respond to this or that is trying to control an illusion. Only God knows the path for our kids and for us as parents.
Continue readingIt’s so important for us to hold on to every moment of assuredness when it’s right in front of us, then press the contentment deep into the crevices of our heart. When we are mindful and breathe in this life-giving energy, we build up reserves for us to call upon on the tough days when nothing in this life makes sense.
Continue readingDeath and resurrection always co-exist: in busy schedules, dirty laundry, poor choices, major screw-ups, unforeseen difficulties. And if we allow ourselves to embrace the tension, holding both the pain and the relief in our heart at the same time, fresh air awaits.
Continue readingI raised you to be a proud and compassionate and independent young man. That is exactly who you are becoming. Instead of celebrating your incredible victory (and mine) I remain steadfastly stuck in the past.
I would appreciate if you would bear with me.
Motherhood is without a doubt a magnificent gift, coupled with mind-blowing uncertainty. We have no real choice but to walk by faith. Even if we have “sight”, we can’t see more than two feet in front of us on any given day.
Continue readingAllowing ourselves to unfurl into the grand simplicity of life, even if for a moment, can unleash a refreshing supply of joy beyond the immediate moment. Like a shot of high intensity interval training that continues to burn calories over a 48-hour period, careFREE timeless becomes the gift that keeps on giving.
Continue readingI don’t want to watch my kids suffer. But I will. God’s got every part of their back. And I simply can’t. I’m letting go. Until tomorrow, and no doubt sometime next week. Then I’ll let go again.
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