The way she is easily frustrated and happy putting her shoes on. The way she held a small finger up to her lips and tries at ‘Shhh,’ copying my earlier instruction as we looked for deer on a walk. The…
may I be as attentive to God as Anna is to me
I decided something recently. I’m going to build a habit of continuously asking, What can I learn about God from this? Especially, this person in front of me or this circumstance I’m in. How did I arrive here, you may…
gratitude, God as a parent, and boundaries
I sometimes figure out what I think about a topic or situation AS I’m talking about it. Hence my boxes and boxes of journals from 10th grade to now. Oy. I like hearing what is rolling around in a friend’s…
“the best days”
A few months into Anna’s life, I had a mom say, with a little bit of cynicism: “These are the absolute best days. Hang on to them.” A nice phrase I had heard many times before. One I’ve probably said…
motherhood: when I realized my view of God was a little small
Honesty time. What is outside my control is still in God’s control. This is a statement I have no problem remembering or believing. Where the rub comes in for me is: how can I trust that God wants what I…
the future is God’s territory, not mine
I am less than a year into being a mom, and while I’ve written many posts about my experience, I hope my words are taken with the grainiest of grains of salt and to God for His wisdom for your…
peace like manna from our tireless Father
Having a baby opened up an entire realm of possible reasons to be anxious. Granted, any new role or position in life can do that, right? New job, new city, new dreams… new battlegrounds for a peaceful heart. All praise…
you’re not off the rails
Raise your hand if the question ‘What is wrong with me?’ has ever come skipping across your thoughts or out of your mouth. Both of my hands are raised. This is a reflex response for me when I encounter what…
Clothe Yourself With Grace: Brittany
Your adornment must not be merely external–braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious…