5 on Friday: Five Great Quotes on Prayer
Hey, friends. Like many of you, I’ve been staring in disbelief at the media footage of yet another mass shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. As frequently as we’ve been bombarded with horrific news, there’s a risk of becoming desensitized to tragedy. It’s easy to sigh, shake our head, and say […]
What My Dad Taught Me About The Father
On a spring afternoon during my third-grade year, I was playing in the front yard when a teenage neighbor asked if I wanted a ride on her 3-wheeler ATV. I was only 8 years old, so of course, I considered this an honor. The only problem was my dad overheard the invitation and called me […]
Dealing With Secret Sins
It might sound old-fashioned, but I love keeping house. I call it “nesting.” I can spend hours tinkering in different rooms, arranging and rearranging. The world is tough, and I want to create an inviting place for John and me to come home to. Our house isn’t fancy, but it’s filled with things we love, […]
The Case for Community Even If You’re an Introvert
I vividly remember bringing home my first report card. My kindergarten teacher, Ms. Miller, handed them out at the end of the day, and I tucked mine into my bright orange backpack before filing out of the classroom. Later that day, as my mother opened the envelope and examined my grades, she read aloud to […]