“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
