This is a variation of a talk I gave at a middle school chapel service recently. I was asked by a sweet 8th grade friend and it was fun. I…
this is our moment
I waded through a meltdown. Jules walked the driveway with us for the first time. Anna pushed her baby in the stroller halfway up alongside John pushing Jules. We walked…
delighting in Jules
The things I’m delighting in about Jules these days… The way she fast-step-shuffles when she’s excited The way she giggles when you’re chasing her The way she rests her hand…
4 days, 1 backpack
We’re going out of town soon for a conference and I’m pumped. I’m also a packing nerd meaning I do it early so I’m not stressed (aka forgetful) last minute….
Mixtiles… and other things I’m liking
Mixtiles. Easy to put up, able to move them around multiple times even months after you ‘install’ them, great quality! These silk ponytail scarves. Slidebox. A photo organization app. So….
Recent Reads: habits, Islam, God’s Presence and more
You Are What You Love, James K.A. Smith Our households—our “little kingdoms”—need to be nourished by constant recentering in the body of Christ. Week after week we bring our little…
Like your phone again
Last year I was one click away from a flip phone, or the Light phone. I ended up going a different route, one more seamless to my days while still…
grateful list #12
John’s “This is my favorite age,” to Julia’s first waking minutes Conversations around the table with close friends How Jules sticks her tongue out when she’s focused The way Jules…
Reading and Listening | No. 60
God’s Presence Changes Everything – The Christian Parenting Podcast Dying to Comfort vs Dying to Comfort – The Invitation Podcast Micah Matthews recently finished and MFA in fiction at Warren…
Anna and Julia Deets Of Late
Jules is getting the hang of her Wheels On The Bus motions and they’re CUTE Anna gets the biggest kick out of to tickling your feet Julia is coming into…