I had to get my seventh grader, Cooper, dress shoes to wear every day for the new school year. That’s a pretty dramatic step up in his shoe game. When he putRead More…

A family hike … what a great idea! Or so I thought. One summer at family camp, some exercise-loving friends suggested our family join them for a moderate hike. I pictured aRead More…

This past week I was facing a fairly overwhelming deadline. I had several major projects due, and the prospect of getting them all done on time was going to take a majorRead More…

When it comes to our dreams and wishes, hard times serve a great purpose. I remember being there. I know what it’s like to walk around with a tote bag full ofRead More…

Chad and I have four boys. So breaking up fights or settling squabbles is a daily struggle at our house. Usually the boys involve us because somebody hurt somebody else. It’s aRead More…

Rejection steals the best of who I am by reinforcing the worst of what’s been said to me. Rejection isn’t just an emotion we feel. It’s a message that’s sent to theRead More…

At my last check up with my doctor, she told me that I was dehydrated. After my appointment, I learned something really interesting. Did you know that thirst is actually a lateRead More…

At my last check up with my doctor, she told me that I was dehydrated. After my appointment, I learned something really interesting. Did you know that thirst is actually a lateRead More…

Mother Teresa famously said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” That is certainly true, but I think the Christian version might go something like this,Read More…