This is a letter I wrote to my own mother when I realized how much my own hands looked like hers.
The Surprising First Step of Repentance
The gospel of Mark records the beginning of Jesus’ ministry to be this: “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the Good …
Because He First Loved Us: A Prayer for Parenting
Dear Leona, In the wake of a difficult week, I am reflecting on the essentials of faith– the foundations I am aiming to instill in our family, and it’s in …
Surrendering to the Sabbath of Sacrifice
Perspectives for when your day of rest doesn’t feel so restful Dear Leona, This past Sunday was my “begin again” first attempt at bringing this idea of Sabbath into our …
His Mercies are New Every Morning
How to get through the hard moments, days, and seasons of motherhood… Dear Leona, If you are old enough to be reading this, I assume that you are well …
Created in the image of the Creator
Insights into the beautiful and challenging call to create, rule, and subdue our environments rather than retreat and shut down.
Labor Pains and the Life-giving Kingdom
Thoughts on the significance of Jesus’ analogy between the coming of the New Kingdom and labor pains
Good Friday Reflections for a Resurrection Sunday thinker
Dear Sweet Leona, Your momma is not typically a lover of celebrating Good Friday. It’s in my nature to skip to Sunday and focus on the joy and peace that …