If you’re like me, you’re trying to squeeze memorizing time in between wiping drippy noses and helping little ones with aching tummies. We’ve had a couple kids down with various germs the past week, and I’ve personally felt like I was on the verge of the tummy one for days. So I haven’t made any…

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The congregation sang, “You saved me, the sinner; with crimson red you washed me white as snow; how I love you Lord. You loved me, the mocker; with kindness you won my heart forever. How I love you Lord. And as I behold this mercy, I’m undone.” I couldn’t sing. Guilt choked my throat, tightening…

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This is Part 5 of my series on memorizing Philippians. If this is your first visit, please read the first parts to get caught up. And welcome! Part One – Will You Memorize Philippians With Me? (or “Why Would I Do a Crazy Thing Like This?”) Part Two – Memorizing Philippians – Week One Part…

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We’ve all seen the commercials: “Depression hurts.” “Do you have trouble concentrating or making decisions? ___ [drug] can help.” “Depression can make you feel like you have to wind yourself up to get through the day.” “Depression can take so much out of you.” Can I just say that all of that is true? I…

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Some of my college friends are missionaries in Santiago. They woke up at 3am on Sunday to their house pitching and shaking. Praise God, they got out safely with their children and their house itself remained standing. However, this is Day 3 without electricity. Grocery stores are empty. Phones are down. They have asked us…

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Remembering is exhausting… and so is grieving. I noticed this in October, the one-year anniversary of our loss of Ellie. The whole month was weighed down by a thick heavy blanket. It hinders vision, movement, and joy. I had the foresight to take time off from work, to allow myself the extra time needed to…

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