My Dream: That My Girls and My Boy Be Both Beautiful and Strong
While driving to school the other day, Eden started to sing, “He’s got the whole world in His hands” so Joeli and I joined him. He then started a verse, “He’s got the strong little boys in his hands...” Joeli and I joined him, but then after saying that once, we...
Intentional Living: Why Parenting with Purpose Matters
God does not force our feet to go out among the messy world. God does not bend our wills until they match his. God does not pry our fingers loose from our pocketbooks. God does not manipulate our mouths until they share His truth with others. And you know what? My...
Reach Up and Out
At the Discovery Museum the other day I watched as Phoebe stood high on her tiptoes and reached out with her hand to touch the water exhibit. With every bit of energy she could muster, she stretched up and out to accomplish her goal. I couldn’t help but wonder if I...
The Truth Will Set You Free
A few years ago, our son (then 3) kept forgetting our rule, "Do not step off our driveway into the road." He would forget the rule, we would discipline him and say, "We don’t want you to be hurt. You could get hit by a car, and we would be sad!" Neither this reasoning...
Stinging Hope after a Miscarriage
The brutal sting came on December 8. For four days I knew the sting might come, but I fought with prayer and bedrest. Chad fought with prayer and fasting. “Please, please, please Jesus help our child survive this pregnancy.” But on December 8, the call came. “Leslie,...
