On parenting, poverty, and privilege
It’s been two months since our family abruptly said goodbye to the mission we were serving in Honduras.…
Fear, faith and the flu
I am not a germaphobe by nature, but this year’s flu season has me in a tizzy of…
Jesus is way cooler than Spider-Man!
“Why is Jesus cooler than Spider-Man?” asked a seventh grader. His question wasn’t completely out of the blue.…
On practicing Christian hospitality
My husband and I recently made the difficult decision to open our guestroom to a family experiencing homelessness…
Bread, art and a kindergarten heart
“NO! I HATE this part of the bread! I won’t eat it!” My daughter had just realized that her…
Our hidden illness
My daughter has asthma. People often express their condolences when the subject comes up but—the truth is—it’s really…
Love as I’ve loved you … OR I WILL TURN THIS MINIVAN AROUND!
As a mother, nothing brings me greater joy than witnessing my daughters’ love for one another. Each time…
His church and mine: A love story
“So, you’re Catholic, but you’re married to a Lutheran pastor. How does that work?” I’ve lost track of how many…
Ugandan faith lesson #5: hope
Faith lessons from my Ugandan family Editor’s note: This is the final blog post of a five-part series…
Ugandan faith lesson #4: thank God for every “journey mercy”
Faith lessons from my Ugandan family Editor’s note: This is the fourth blog post in a five-part series…
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