She woke up early. She always does. I think she enjoys being the first one downstairs. She sat beside me on the couch and tried to look over my shoulder as I read God’s word on the iPad. Today, a particularly unpleasant scent interfered with our quiet time...
I worried he’d be born on Halloween. With an October 30 due date, it certainly could have happened. He’d have to share his birthday with trick-or-treaters, candy comas, and scary movies. I detested the concept and avoided all labor inducing activities for a full...
Last week I turned 41 years old! On this journey, I’ve begun to practice aging gracefully. I’m not going to lie: it’s been hard. Not only is the jump to the big 4-0 finished, I now have to concede to being solidly in my forties. Gulp. But, can I...
It’s what’s on the inside that counts. -Everyone I distinctly remember how I felt when someone told me, “It’s on the inside that counts.” Frustration! All through my teens and twenties, I wanted to care less about my weight or my skin or...
I’m officially over hearing about how to be a better mom. You can also keep your ten tips to being a better employee, your six steps to being a better friend, and your secrets to being a great wife lists. Additionally, I’m rejecting all alliterations for...
Jen and I talk about how easy it is to be sucked into self-focus in our self-focused culture and how the only true freedom is found in fixing our gaze somewhere other than on ourselves. We also talk about strategies for surviving the COVID crisis stress! Jen’s...
