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10 Lessons Learned from Motherhood
Here comes Mother’s Day! So lately I’ve been thinking on Mom stuff. Motherhood is such a journey. There are books galore about what to expect before you become a mom, and how to do it once you are a mom. They tell you how big he is at week 12—about the size of a plum,...
Is you Christianity practical or extravagant?
It was a special night. The first Easter was just a few days away, although they had no idea. Close friends gathered to celebrate the resurrection—Lazarus’ resurrection. There was fabulous food. Lots of laughter. Their laughter was fueled with gratitude. Everyone at...
“I have stilled and quieted my soul”–practicing the centering prayer
“I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131:2 How is it with your soul? Have you stilled and quieted your soul lately? Can you even imagine what that’s like? I confess that often my...
She said “Yes!” – 10 things to keep saying “Yes” to in marriage, and 10 “No’s”
She said, “Yes!” Actually, she said, “Oh my gosh! Yes!” Last weekend our youngest son, Lucas, proposed to his girlfriend, Abbey. While engagement excitement captures them—all of us actually, I’m still thinking about that simple word… “Yes!” It’s on cakes, balloons and...
Why you should check your pace – 6 reasons we don’t slow down
I’ve been hiking some mountain trails with Gary this week in Colorado. It’s beautiful! A blanket of snow across the mountains paints it into a winter wonderland. It’s also cold! Which means we’ve had these trails to ourselves—because everyone else thinks it’s better...
When Hyper-Vigilance isn’t ready to let go
Hey, friends! Today I’m writing for Velvet Ashes—a great website that builds community among cross cultural workers around the world. This week their theme is “sleep”, so I’ve shared a little about an unwanted sleeping companion who joined me while we lived in...
MLK Day and suppertime talks about race
It’s Martin Luther King Day! Our family drove a U-Haul into Abilene, Texas around Martin Luther King Day 16 years ago after living nearly 10 years in Latin America. I’m sure I didn’t even know about the holiday because I was focused on moving boxes, bare windows and...
10 Reasons to read the Bible
At this time of the year I like to make goals for what’s ahead. And one of my goals always includes Bible reading. The ways I read God’s word vary—sometimes I read it in big chunks, other times in small bites. But I try to consistently read. Consistent doesn’t mean I...
4 Tips to Begin the New Year with soulful reflection
Today it’s quiet for the first time after a week of holiday family fun. Three out of four of the kids came home for some Greenhouse Christmas traditions. But all good things--feasting, playing games, taking walks and feasting some more—come to an end. Our daughter...