“Buddy!” I breathed, exasperated. “I need you to move a little faster than a snail!!” My son is notorious for taking his time. He loves nothing more than ambling up the walkway or slowly sssllliiidddinng out of the car. As a younger mom, this used to infuriate me. Driven by our culture’s demand for productivity and hustle, I moved through my days at a breakneck pace, dragging my children behind me. Those early days were filled with exhaustion, frustration, and lots of meltdowns (theirs and ... VIEW POST
Isaiah 40:11- The Pace of Peace
Luke 7:13- When Compassion Compels
Days after my daughter was born, I settled into bed, hoping to get some sleep. Just as I began drifting off, however, I was jolted awake by a baby’s cry. I shot up and peered over my daughter's bassinet. She was fast asleep, gently sucking her paci. As I laid back down, I heard it again. A baby was definitely crying…and it was coming from our den. I threw back the covers and stormed down the hall. As the baby's cries reached a crescendo, so did my anxiety. When I reached the den, I saw my ... VIEW POST
1 John 3:1- The Love of Our Father
My daily routine involves picking up my daughter from day school at 2:30, then picking up my son at 3:30. When I pick up Cora, she gives me the biggest grin and plows over anything in her way to run and hug me. After a stressful day of work, this greeting leaves me feeling like all is right in the world. As soon as Eli hops in the car from the pick-up line, I ask him about his day. The car ride home with both kids is short, but in that little window, I am just so happy we are together. When I ... VIEW POST
Psalm 23:6- The Lingering Scent of Love
As a little girl, I loved watching my mom get dressed for a fancy night out. I would sit on her bathroom counter, chatting away as she applied her makeup, chose her jewelry, and slipped on her dress. As a finishing touch, she would always spritz on her favorite perfume. Once dressed, she would walk around the house, gathering her things and greeting the babysitter before kissing me goodnight for the evening. I missed her so much once she left, but I took comfort in the lingering scent ... VIEW POST
Psalm 107:1-2- Because I Said So!
Psalm 107 mentions a people (God’s people!) who have wandered (v. 4), sat in darkness and the shadow of death (v. 10), rebelled (v.11), were foolish in their sinful ways (v. 17), and reached their wits’ end (v. 27). That sounds like me more than I want to admit! Following each of these accounts, the passage points to what happened when God’s people “cried to the Lord in their trouble.” The result? He delivered them! Thank you, God, for this psalm reminding us of Your faithfulness! Another ... VIEW POST
Romans 12:12 Hold on to Hope
I don’t have to look very far to find chaos, unrest, loss and sickness. And yet there is also one other thing: HOPE. In the middle trying times, I hold on to my faith in the God of the universe with white knuckles. When I start to let go, the world around me seems unbearable. When I fix my eyes on Jesus and hold tight, I have hope. Paul reminds us in Romans 12 to “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer.” I love lists because they give me direction. These three ... VIEW POST
