A Pot of Soup: Responding to God’s Invitation to Show Up
PAYING ATTENTION My plans had fallen through, and I suddenly found myself with a free day to do as I pleased. There was no lack of tasks to choose from—plenty…
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God’s Starter Home
Not long ago, I had a friend ask me how long I saw my family living in our house. As I paused before answering, she continued, “Because this is like…
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Adventure Awaits
I stepped out from the tipi we had rented for the night—an early-rising baby in my arms—and was met by a faint glow rising behind the red-orange monuments toward the…
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Hope For A Heart Thirsty For Love
I stand on the porch of my tiny playhouse, my thoughts as long as my brown braid. Spruce trees tower behind me, gilded in slanting sunshine, and warm summer air…
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Fair Weather Feasting
When you live at the base of the Eagle Cap Mountain Range in eastern Oregon, it can feel like summer defines the phrase “short and sweet.” The snow in our…
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On Treasuring Every Moment
It seems every mom has a Target story. A chatty child overshares family business with a fellow shopper. The 5-year-old loudly asks innocent questions about the birds and the bees,…
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Five Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read This Summer
Under typical circumstances, the close of the school year is welcomed by cheers from students and teachers alike as they sprint into the sweaty summer days. This year, the Covid-19…
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The Rhythm of Summer
The sun peeks out earlier each morning, and the birdsong drowns in the noise of a hundred frogs. Before long, we will plow through popsicles and watch our librarian swipe…
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Mini Patriotic Fruit Pizzas
From festivals and backyard barbecues to community parades and fireworks shows, there is plenty to keep your family enjoying a fun 4th of July! And we’ve got the perfect way…
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The Gift of Ugly
It was worse than I thought. But I suppose that’s what you get when you agree to buy a house you didn’t look at beforehand. It had been a frustrating…
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Summer Traditions: Teaching our Children to Pray for the World
I would love to travel the world with my kids. I imagine we’d get lost down colorful alleys, pop into restaurants beckoning us with the smell of butter and spice,…
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How to Build a Faith that Overcomes Fear: Even (and Especially) Amid a Global Pandemic
“Faith over fear.” I see this sentiment often in Christian circles—especially on my social media feeds. At first glance, my natural response is one of affirmation, but in this current…
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