Summer is on the horizon. My mind is equal parts planning and slowing down. It can be an uneasy time for parents when we sense the endless days without a consistent schedule or rhythm. If that’s you, here are ten tips to survive the summer with your crew.
Read MoreI am confident we are all in desperate need for a summer sabbath, so I’m reflecting on these questions today:
How can I finish the school year strong?
How can I enter into a restful summer that allows for an exhale of restoration and adventure?
How can I better prepare for the fall without wanting to give up right now?
This week, as we journey toward remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus, I’m mindful of who is at the center of my worship. I’m reminded that worship is costly. I’m reminded that we are constantly given the option of who to place at the center of our heart’s deepest affections.
Read MoreIf you are like me, we have entered the mad dash to the finish line of the school year. Spring activities are in full swing and the calendar is stacked. The new post this week is reminding us all the secret to persevering through this journey of parenting.
Read MoreI’m not a huge fan of resolutions. To me it feels like they are made to be broken, but I do love reflection questions and growth goals to work towards each year. So, this year, I’m evaluating my appetite:
How can I acquire an appetite for the new?
How can I enhance my appetite for that which is truly valuable?
How can I regulate my appetite so that it is sustainable?
God’s timing and our timing are rarely in perfect cadence. After some reading the past few months, I’ve been more mindful of whether I tend to inquire of God’s direction in all areas of my life or whether I simply proceed.
Here’s what i’ve learned.
Read MoreIt has always existed and it will always be apart of our life on earth: conflict. The past few weeks have been peppered with more incidents of sibling rivalry in my home and it’s drawn us more deeply into a conversation of creation than I would have expected.
Here I share the one truth that has helped provide perspective and wisdom in this area of rivalry.
Read MoreWith so much collective pain and tragedy of late, it’s difficult to give ourselves the permission to simply celebrate. Yet here we sit on the dawn of holidays with its myriad of traditions, and I wonder if it’s possible for the grieving to lead us into a place of celebrating.
Here’s now.
Read MoreWhen you feel depleted, do you default to a mindset of abundance or scarcity?
After a challenging few weeks, I’m sharing a few thoughts and helpful reminders so that you can live the abundant life you were called to live.
Read MoreThroughout life, we look to others to guide and lead us whether it’s what book to read next, what recipe to make, or what curriculum to buy. Along our spiritual journey it is no different. Here I talk through the what, why and how of practical discipleship and include some key resources that have made a difference in my life and in my family.
Read MoreIn need of a reset, but don’t know where to start?
I’m not talking about a diet, but sustainable rhythms that will help you in ways you’ve never thought about before. Here I share a few ideas, including helpful tips, for an effective reset.
Read MoreOn the darkest day, in one of the darkest years for many, there will be one the brightest lights in over four centuries taking place near Christmas, no less.
Coincidence? I’m not so sure.
Here’s why.
Read MoreThe holidays always remind us of traditions. As life continues to evolve, so may our traditions.
Here are a few important things to remember, and some fun ideas for you as you set traditions for your own family this year.
Read MoreHow do you mark this season?
If you are looking for a deeper, richer meaning behind the Christmas season, then look no further. I invite you to learn more about the season of Advent here.
Read MoreThis week I’m answering a frequently asked question: How do you balance it all?
In response, I’m sharing three guiding principles I use on the daily.
Read MoreAfter a difficult conversation recently, I came home and wrote these words down. It reminded me of a prayer I whispered daily during a difficult season.
When things didn’t change right away, I knew I still had a choice. I could either be intentional to lean fully into those years, appreciating what was right in front of me, or I could wish them away completely, missing the meaningful, soul-shaping years that they were.
Read MoreAfter a recent event in my local community, I realized that human trafficking happens right under our nose every day. Read here to learn more and to sign up for two important Webinars. It’s never too late to start doing something.
Read MoreOne of the most important skills we can develop for ourselves and teach our children is how to identify statements as true or false. Formal logic lessons are not the only way. We need to ask ourselves these questions as we seek to live lives based on sure promises rather than faulty premises. Read more here.
Read MoreHow can I find a sustainable rhythm in the midst of the constant pressures to keep up, keep going, and keep sane?
How can we keep the light shining in the midst of the surrounding darkness of unknowns?
How can joy continue to permeate even our most challenging of days?
Read here for the answer.
Read MoreAn unexpected package arrived at my door last week, and what seemed insignificant at the time has left me with some significant reminders for the school year ahead.
If you are a parent today, may I remind you of something important? Check out this post to read what, why, and how it has nothing to do with Homeschooling.
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