My favorite comedian, Jim Gaffigan, shares in his now-viral comedy sketch entitled "Four Kids" what it is like to be a dad of four kids. Gaffigan and his wife Jeannie are parents of five children now, but at the time of taping their fourth child...
Our house is brimming with boxes and bubble-wrap: we're moving soon and I'm determined to downsize. I fancy myself (mostly) organized when it comes to things, but paper is a problem. No matter how much I toss, keepsakes, greeting cards, and documents of all sorts are...
No matter how much I know that racism exists, hearing blatantly racist comments shocks me in a way I hope never goes way. It isn't an ignorance that these things don't exist. It is a heart reaction, experiencing in real time, hate or pride in...
I’m a talker. Oh, right, this comes as no surprise to anyone who’s known me for longer than four seconds. So this passage has followed me persistently throughout my life, convicting me on more than one occasion as I rattle my way through friendships, marriage, and parenting. “For...
Her thoughts said, “I have been reading a spiritual book and I am confused and tired with trying to understand.” Her Father said, “Leave that book and read the Book that thou lovest best; thou wilt find it much simpler.” ~ Amy Carmichael With my eldest daughter nearing...
As I was reading "The Pastor's Wife" by Sabina Wurmbrand recently, I realized it had been awhile since I had read an autobiography or biography (except reading them to my kids). Too long. For many years I have been endeared to biographies and for whatever reason hadn't...
My husband and I met during our college years and I'll never forget the first time I visited his dorm room on his college campus. His roommate was from Nebraska (fun fact: my husband went there and helped him out with cattle branding once) and...
Hi Ladies, I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! We witnessed an exquisitely mesmerizing fireworks show over the water. My daughter hasn't stopped talking about it all week! Remember seeing fireworks for the first time? Or your first taste of ice cream? Most of...
A blessedly brief Monday meditation on parenting and the psalms, for us weary mommas in the thick of summer vacation, 100% humidity, squabbling siblings and selective hearing. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he...
We all know how easy it is to whip up healthy, homemade food while a toddler is screaming and pulling on our legs and our four year old is coloring with crayons on the refrigerator. Piece of cake! What I really want to share with you in...