spirituality

Yesterday I went over to a friend’s place to visit. What I’ve always appreciated about this friend is her authenticity when it comes to her struggles in raising three children. Her husband walked in the door as I was attempting to round up my kids. The three of us got …

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them” — before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the …

“I want to ride bikes, Mommy!” My three-year-old pleads with me as we’re riding the elevator up to our apartment. “Not right now, John. We have to put the groceries away.” “Noooo! I want to ride bikes now!” He screams a little more and throws himself on the floor. After …

Last week, I sat down on the couch to find something to watch with my three year old. The only station he would sit still to watch was the Alpine skiing championships. As I watched each skier take off and head down the mountain, I was amazed by their speed, …

Our honeymoon had been perfect so far. My husband of four days had blown me away with his romantic surprises. We were giddy about being on the breathtaking Hawaiian island, Kauai, and it seemed like every minute we were relishing in our new love together. But suddenly as we walked …

Yesterday while we were playing on the floor, I stood Rebekah up so she could grab on to the couch and balance herself. She had this big grin on her face as she stared at the wall. She was gazing at the painting we have above our couch of The …

Recently, I had dinner with best-selling author Joanna Weaver. You may be familiar with one of her books, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Joanna was a delight to meet and get to know. Her newest book (brand new in fact) by Waterbrook Press is called Lazarus Awakening. Here’s what it’s …

Heart’s racing. Knees weak. Stuttered words. What will they think of me? Will I be rejected? Laughed at? Sharing my faith with other people isn’t always easy. I fear and worry still today even when the last time I tried to get things going spiritually, everything went fine. My waiter …