Some people use visualization techniques to help them relax and not be anxious. (Peaceful, new-age music is playing in the background): “Picture yourself standing in a field of vibrant green grass. In...
Editor’s note: Lori and her husband lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for many years working with the church. On her blog, she’s interviewed several parents about their relationship with...
The strength to forgive repeatedly is rooted in God’s powerful love for us. It’s the forgiveness that says, I forgive and still chose to love even when the offender has not recognized, apologized or a...
Me: “Hey, {insert child’s name}, will you help me {set the table/carry the laundry/vacuum the floor}?” Kid, with a dramatic groan: “But that’s not my chore this week!” **Repeat variations of this conv...
An incarnate God who was humble enough to leave heaven and dwell on earth–not to sit on a throne but to know poverty among his created beings. “He anointed us, set the seal of ownership on...
Don’t let the title fool you: this isn’t exactly a parenting post. Two weeks ago, we got rid of pacifiers for the last time at our house. (Sniff sniff…I can’t believe we’re almost through the baby sta...
As I share about things I have learned in transitions, I look to see how Jesus dealt with transitions: Preparing for Transition In Luke 14:25, Jesus talks about the transition to become a disciple, wh...
Three little words. Hard words. In. Due. Time. I have been holding on to this scripture: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all you...
You know those days that are so bad they write songs about them. It was one of those. A day when I woke up just wrestling with God and myself. But I chose to fight and take my thoughts and emotions to...
When being a grown-up means still growing up...