I am at my best as a parent when I remember that I am also a needy child. Whether I remember or not, I need my Father in heaven every […]
Education vs. Intimacy
It is early morning. For more than an hour I’ve been up praying, or reading scripture, or checking out ESPN.com, and now I’m sitting down at the kitchen table eating […]
God Makes Messy Things Beautiful
A few years ago, a seasoned parent and dear friend taught me to say ‘yes’ to my kids as often as possible. “No” is every parent’s invaluable weapon against injury, […]
Stories as Mirrors
For years I’ve been making up stories for my kids at bedtime. It started with the two older kids when they were four and six and sharing a room, and […]