You and God patiently labored for years to lay a foundation in your child’s life. Trust that it is sound and safe. These are the days when you stand back and find out if the foundation is watertight. There will likely be some leaking, but not a flood. It doesn’t mean the standing back part […]

It’s human nature to crave comfort over chaos. The moment pain appears you run from it, seeking balanced calm. But what if comfort means stagnation? What if you’re meant to sit in the discomfort because it can be a better teacher than pleasure? Avoiding pain now can mean double the amount in days to come. […]

To my daughter, I hope you know you aren’t alone in the struggles you are having. I’m struggling, too, and aching with the confusion and the questions I sometimes have about the world around me. The beauty is that while I get to help you through your struggles, you are helping ME through MINE. Parenting […]

God, in His sovereign wisdom, knew this child needed a very specific mother to walk the path with him. Those very same things we consider liabilities in ourselves are the most important assets we can give our children. These “liabilities” bring experience, which is a priceless inheritance we can bestow on our kids. In God’s […]