Hot Coffee and Honest Conversation

Hot Coffee and Honest Conversation

This past Friday morning, I sipped my hot coffee while I chatted with a dark-haired Peruvian woman who sat snug on my couch. A mutual friend had connected the two of us because we shared various similarities in our stories. We were both adopted from outside the U.S...
3 Things To Do For A Friend In Crisis

3 Things To Do For A Friend In Crisis

The past few weeks I’ve been saddened by the pain and grief of those closest to me and those I know only casually. I once it heard it said that you are either in a season of suffering, you just walked through a season of suffering, or perhaps, a season of...
Water Balloons, Popcorn, and Books

Water Balloons, Popcorn, and Books

Summer is nearly here. My son waves Kindergarten goodbye this Friday at noon, so naturally, I hit up Costco for water balloons and popcorn like I’m Superwoman or something. I shall not only endure but enjoy this summer with water balloons, sweet ‘n’...
Not My Will

Not My Will

Guest Post by Meghan Ryan So I’ve been hearing the same thing everywhere I go the last few weeks: not my will, but Yours be done (Luke 22:42). Okay, I know what that means. It doesn’t take some profound theology to understand that I need to surrender my plans, my...
How Will You Spend Your Summer?

How Will You Spend Your Summer?

The sun peaks through the clouds to signal signs of summer. Before not too long, those of us with school-age children will have 10 weeks of kids at home 24/7. In no time at all, we’ll welcome backyard BBQs, iced coffees, and hikes. It’s magical. With just...