Do Birthday Celebrations Promote Selfishness?
My parents made a big deal of birthdays. They didn't do anything elaborate or crazy, but each kid always felt…
Before You Point A Finger At Your Kids…
Parenting sometimes brings certain “aha” moments. Recently I experienced one of my own. I have a daughter who tends to…
Why Moms Need to Take a Chill Pill
I suspect we want our children to respond calmly when things don't go as they’d hope. We’d also like it…
The Day We Buried The Birds
There was a place in our yard in which a bird’s nest could not remain forever. However no one wanted…
How To Help Your Daughter Embrace Modesty (Part 2)
Modesty is a tricky area. Because the Bible doesn't define appropriate clothing in black and white terms, we are often…
What Should You Let Your Daughter Wear? (Part 1)
I usually steer clear of what we call the “gray areas” in the Christian life. But sometimes, something has got…
Preparing to Sign the Permission Slip of Suffering
I had the honor of being published at Desiring God with the article, “The Permission Slip of Suffering: When God Calls…
The 10 Minute Routine Every Mom Needs
In my opinion, the moments after walking in the door after an outing are the craziest. I imagine this changes…
Will I Ruin My Kids?
There have been a handful of times I've been late to pick up my elementary aged daughters. Losing track of…
Random Advice That Changed My Parenting
During the blur of my first pregnancy, I received a simple piece of advice that I never forgot. I only…