How Can We Help Nepal and India This Morning?

How Can We Help Nepal and India This Morning?

I woke up to an inbox message from a friend in India asking for prayer. In her note, she said, “Please keep praying for India as it has 30 earth quake in last 3 days and a massive disaster and more than 2500 people died in Nepal and near by places. We are safe...
The Motherhood Hike

The Motherhood Hike

When I first heard the words, “It’s a boy,” I was in many ways still a child myself. Yes, I had a college degree. Yes, I had a job. What I didn’t have, though, was any kind of credential qualifying me for motherhood. I had little experience...
When Grieving Moms Have Jesus

When Grieving Moms Have Jesus

There’s something incredibly special about standing near other grieving moms. They help me feel normal……………. And safe………… And loved. And when these grieving moms also love Jesus, it’s almost too good to...
When We Walk to the Gate

When We Walk to the Gate

The sunset was amazing as I waited for Olivia to come to the car. When I looked up, I could almost imagine God saying, “I created this moment.  I painted the sky all shades of purple………………. and carefully arranged the clouds so...
When The Nest (or the Soup Can) is Empty

When The Nest (or the Soup Can) is Empty

When I entered the world of motherhood, I felt a lot like a brand new can of soup. Filled to the top and overflowing,  my label quickly began to define me. _________ Mom. Mommy. Mother. _________ I loved all these names. I was proud. I was thankful. I felt secure,...