Why Our Family Doesn’t Celebrate Halloween

Today’s post is not for everyone. I’m writing with a very particular reader in mind- the parent who feels unsettled about celebrating Halloween and is looking to hear from others on the topic. If you love Halloween and have no conviction and have decided there is nothing wrong with Halloween, today’s post is not for […]

God Never Asked Me To Be His Assistant Holy Spirit

The words in my head are itching to make their way out through the pounding of my fingers on the keyboard. I find myself constantly saying, “I have no time to write anymore.” Actually, I have no time for anything it seems. I have no time to take a run or a long walk. No […]

A Letter To My Middle Schooler- I hope you aren’t cool

Dear Boys, When I was in middle school, all I wanted was to be cool. In my day cool looked much different than it looks today. Cool comes with a cost. Know what you are buying when you make that exchange. Most middle schoolers want to fit in in such a way so they will […]

The Noise of Social Media and the Silence of God

I have thick skin. I don’t fear what people think. Most of the time. I don’t worry about offending people when I’m speaking truth because truth is offensive to those who aren’t guided by Truth. I have strong convictions and have no problem sharing those convictions. I’m a knowledge seeker and when I’ve reached a […]

His Love Pursues You. Will You Let Him Catch You Today?

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. “Mom, I’m setting up an incentive chart. If I fill up 100 boxes, can I earn a camp out alone with Dad?” “I think that is an awesome idea.” I walked by his room later that day and saw […]

God Told My Son To Follow Him, So I Went Too

Yesterday I shared how God confirmed we weren’t to wait for my birthday to start celebrating. If you didn’t read yesterday’s post, start there. We dropped Andrew at one of his educational therapies, and the two older boys and I headed to the library. On the way we made a stop at Dunkin Donuts. “Alright […]