And just when we're finally ready to leave, inevitably one of the boys announces that he has to go to the bathroom. Not in ten minutes. Not when we get where we're going. Right now. Because apparently...  Read More

Growing Fruit: FaithfulnessIf I'm being completely honest, faithfulness isn't usually the fruit that gets me excited.Love? Absolutely.Joy? I'll take all I can get.Peace? Especially during the school y...  Read More

Jesus showed us that goodness is active. He didn't simply avoid doing wrong—He intentionally did good. He noticed people everyone else overlooked. He welcomed children when others tried to send them a...  Read More

If you asked me what superpower I'd like to have, I don't think I'd choose flying or invisibility. I'd choose the ability to know exactly what someone else is carrying. Because the older I get, the mo...  Read More

I am not, by nature, a patient person. There. I said it. I wish I could tell you that after forty years of following Jesus, raising kids, working in education, and surviving countless slow drivers in ...  Read More

If you were to spend about five minutes inside my brain, you'd probably be ready for a nap. Mine is not a quiet place. As someone with ADHD, my thoughts don't politely line up and wait their turn. The...  Read More

When we hear the word joy, we often picture smiling faces, laughter, celebrations, and everything going according to plan. But biblical joy is different from happiness. Happiness depends on our circum...  Read More

When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus answered, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Then He added a second command: "Love your nei...  Read More

I have a confession to make. Until recently, I couldn't keep a cactus alive. You know, the plant that practically thrives on neglect? The one that asks for almost nothing? Somehow, I still managed to ...  Read More

ut here's the thing about armor: It only works if you put it on. And according to Ephesians 6, that's not a one-time decision. It's a daily one. Every morning, whether we realize it or not, we step on...  Read More

Throughout this series, we've looked at pieces of armor designed to protect us. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation all help us stand ...  Read More

f there’s one place the battle feels the most relentless, it’s in our minds. The constant stream of thoughts. The overthinking at 2 a.m. The replaying of conversations you wish had gone differently. T...  Read More