I’m reading through a book with a couple of friends that has been like a breath of fresh air in a life that can often feel noisy and distracting. It’s called Abundant Simplicity and was written by Jan Johnson. She encourages us to slow down and take a good look at our lives — how we spend our time, … [Read more...] about Let Go and Live
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Not Alone
A couple of weeks ago, my middle daughter asked to be baptized. She is young, not quite nine, and so we had a long and serious discussion about what this decision meant and why it was important for her. After talking with her I was convinced that she understood the choice that she was making in … [Read more...] about Not Alone
For Imperfect Mothers
Everyone tells you that being a parent is hard work, but they don't always tell you it’s the kind of job where you’re guaranteed to feel like you're in over your head. There are days when I feel like I’ve got it down... I’ve made the healthy meal, the house is clean(ish), I’ve spent good quality … [Read more...] about For Imperfect Mothers
