During Thanksgiving—and the holiday shopping frenzy that follows—we want to see a grateful and generous spirit in our kids. At the end of this rough year of struggles and losses, we want our sons and daughters to recognize God’s blessings through it all. In today’s...
Our kids’ passage from childhood to life as adults is rarely smooth, straight, or simple. As moms and dads, we carry a burden of worry over our young adult children’s lives. We wonder, Will they ever be fully independent? Will they succeed in school or in a career?...
This political election has exposed how divided we’ve become as a nation--and the division in our own hearts between fear and faith. We carry frustration, anxiety, and doubt over all that lies ahead. Week after week we've suffered waves of trouble from sickness,...
In all the talk about 2020, the word we’ve heard the most is “unprecedented.” Who in the world expected a pandemic to land on our doorsteps? Who could foresee the fires and natural disasters. The school closures and financial losses. The empty shelves at the store....
This past week, our daughter said “yes” to her boyfriend! Her smile at his proposal was even more beautiful than the shiny ring he placed on her finger. Those two are a joy to watch as they’ve knit their dreams, faith, and unique personalities into a loving...
