Sitting in her bed, her large blue eyes full of joy, my daughter hugged me and said, “Mom, we’re never really alone because God is with us.” My toddler’s words […]
Fragile Faith, Compassionate Creator
I walked outside before dawn, not sure if I was happy to be awake, and there it was — the sky. Even in my sleepiness the brilliance of the stars […]
I Don’t Want to Be Taught!
“I don’t want to be taught!” my four-year-old yelled through tears. Her older sister was attempting to teach her chess, but my youngest thought the rules did not apply to […]
The Cemetery Next Door
“Do you have any more questions about heaven before I turn the music on?” One child piped in, “No, I just can’t wait to get there.” Another added, “Me either. […]
A Home is Not Our Hope: Resting in the Promise of a Place to Belong
Last summer our family moved for the tenth time in nearly sixteen years. That’s an average of one move about every year and a half. My six-year old has lived […]