The mud was caked thick. This was no light dusting, no fine layer. This was chunks and lumps of my children’s delight piled in drying glops. On my floor. And some days, some moments, it threatens to be my undoing. Who in the world lives … [Read more...] about Dirty Floors and the Daily Faithful
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Brave Enough to Bare: Why we aren’t bearing each other’s burdens
I had a front row seat. I should have seen it coming. But I didn’t, really. I thought it was normal marriage stuff. Frustrations, annoyances, that sort of thing. And then, just like that, my friend’s marriage was over. The whole thing crumbled … [Read more...] about Brave Enough to Bare: Why we aren’t bearing each other’s burdens
Speak Life: Helping Others See Their Gifts
“Thank you for looking at the world the way you do and sharing it with all of us.” It was a simple compliment. One sentence that could have been written almost thoughtlessly, I’ll never know. But one person taking the time to call out beauty in … [Read more...] about Speak Life: Helping Others See Their Gifts
How to Love Your Husband Well this Valentine’s Day
The brief snippet on the radio, the tail end of a quick advertisement, caught my attention. "Order your singing telegrams for Valentine’s Day!" How fun is that? I thought to myself. And that right there, is where I sometimes go wrong. It sounds … [Read more...] about How to Love Your Husband Well this Valentine’s Day
What you Need to Know When Life Feels Mundane
It is the middle of winter here, cold and quiet. Each day of the calendar turns without much surprise. Snow lingers heavy, dirty, old. And we all keep going. Do the school. Do the work. Pay the bills. Get up and do it all over … [Read more...] about What you Need to Know When Life Feels Mundane
Why Your Title Feels Like it’s not Enough
“Oh…I’m…just a mom”, she replied. Her fragile tone, her slightly uncomfortable smile, said more than her words did. She knew there was more, on quiet days at home, in the right crowds and circles, but in this moment, with these people, it didn’t … [Read more...] about Why Your Title Feels Like it’s not Enough
