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Eighteen years ago, my husband and I each scribbled two names on ripped pieces of a receipt, and stuck them in a baseball cap.
Loving Instead of Lecturing
Gratitude in the Face of Desperation
As mom to three, I've donned hats I'd never expected to wear, but CANCER MOM was the hat that jolted me out of my complacent stupor.
When Life Poops On You
Sometimes the little things mess me up, steal my joy, set me up for failure.
The Power of Prayer: Never Underestimate It
My son came home yesterday and greeted me with a few of the most terrifying words a mom never wants to hear. "I almost got killed yesterday..."
Fine Lines -- Just Walk 'Em
Do you ever feel like you're walking a fine line in your marriage, your parenting, your job? This week I found myself thinking a lot about fine lines. Can you relate?
What I’ve Learned in 21 Years of Marriage
Where is the Miracle? Part One
When you watch someone suffer, it's natural to ask where is the miracle? But what if the miracle isn't what you think it is?
The Miracle Manifested -- Where Is The Miracle? Part Two
What if The Miracle did occur and I missed it? What if it had nothing to do with the end result and everything to do with the journey?
Conceding Christmas Part One: The Call
Before Christmas in 2004, our oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia
A Mentor's Worth
A Mentor's Worth
Conceding Christmas Part Two: The Response
Every moment I don't let go, fear eats away at me. I live in bondage to the terror that Kyle will die and leave me.
The Power of the Tongue
Why is it Weird to be Honest about Pain?
Is it okay to share that I’m still struggling? If I share, will people think I’ve turned from faith? Or will they see my transparency for what it is?
12 Survival Tips for When You Feel Like You're Drowning
I’m no stranger to crisis, trauma, fear, suffering, anxiety, or depression. But here’s what I know. Each time I’ve been stranded in that endless ocean, I’ve made it to the other side.
Is Hospitality Really That Important for Christians?
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling" (1 Peter 4:9 NIV). But what about when I just don't want to?
How to Survive the Storm When Your Faith is Shaken
Ever since Kyle moved to college, our occasional breakfast date usually made me smile. But I wasn’t smiling this morning.
3 Ways to Pursue God While You Wander in the Wilderness
A few sermons ago, our pastor made an interesting statement. He said, “You can deliver yourself out of your situation, but you can never deliver yourself into God’s plan.” So what can I do while I wander?
The Long Road of Suffering: What Happens When My Faith Isn’t Enough?
My faith has been shaky all year. I’m already at spiritual rock bottom. Are you listening? Are you real? Or is it that You don’t love me anymore?
God Doesn't Choose Only Strong People to Struggle
Do you absolutely know you don’t have what it takes to make it through one more day? Perfect. That’s exactly where God wants you and where He wants me.