Feb 28, 2023 | Parenting, Podcast
In our previous episode, we discussed how to prepare ourselves to launch our children into adulthood. Continuing on this theme, this episode focuses on parenting young adults, which is particularly important to Rob and me since it’s a topic that’s close to...
Oct 18, 2022 | Faith, Marriage
You’re no stranger to stress. Your job demands more than you can give. Your kids’ needs and struggles feel overwhelming. The harder you hold on to your resources of time, money, or energy, the faster they slip through your fingers. Connecting with your spouse is an...
Sep 20, 2022 | Parenting, Prayer
At age fifteen, our son was coping with a huge pile of life changes as he adjusted to our new town. Our new house and neighborhood. A new school. And our new church. Our normally easygoing and agreeable child dug in his heels—hard—when youth group rolled around every...
Jul 26, 2022 | Faith, Prayer
At the end of a long, humid summer day in Michigan, I felt a cool breeze stir the air as the sun went down. I clipped a leash to my dog’s collar and slid on my shoes for a walk around the neighborhood. Fireflies flashed in the shadows. The streets were empty and...
Dec 24, 2020 | Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Uncategorized
Dear friends, we’ve been preparing for Christmas with our children for days and weeks. Decorating and shopping. Baking and wrapping. Singing, praying, and reaching out to loved ones and friends. Tonight we anticipate tomorrow’s joy as our plans unfold and our...