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I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea I've heard others share: “I’m a good person… so why would a good person need God?” And those thoughts took me all the way back to the Garden of Eden. What is good? In the beginning, everything God created was good. He formed it. He breathed life into it. It was whole. Pure. Untainted. Then there was the tree—the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.Not just knowledge of good… but the awareness of evil: how it ruins, distorts, and b

I recently heard a sermon that asked that question… and honestly, I can’t shake it. As we approach Easter, it feels especially important. Because the truth is—just about every religion has something to say about Jesus. A good teacher. A prophet. A miracle worker. A man who lived and did good things. But that leaves us with a decision… What are you going to do with Jesus? He made bold claims.And as C. S. Lewis said, Jesus was either a liar , a lunatic , or Lord . For me… He i

It’s easy to experience all the good feelings when life is going great. The skies are sunny. The weather is perfect for a picnic. Your kids are getting along. There’s food in the fridge. A little cushion in the bank. A promotion might even be in sight. Everyone you love is healthy and doing well. In seasons like that, it’s easy to smile. Easy to share. Easy to handle life. But what about the stormy days? The torrential rains. The overwhelming moments. The seasons that feel sc

This morning I made plans to meet a friend for coffee.It was the only morning in the next couple of weeks that worked for both of us—8:30 coffee. What amazes me is how God often moves ordinary moments into something awe-inspiring . When I left today, I felt like I had caught a glimpse of what heaven might be like. Let me explain... I walked into the coffee shop and saw my friend, who had already ordered her coffee. Standing at the register was a family I recognized but hadn’

There are seasons in parenting that are light and full of laughter. And then there are seasons that are… heavy. Heavy with disappointment. Heavy with misunderstanding. Heavy with unmet expectations. Heavy with words said and words left unsaid. Recently, a friend told me something that stopped me in my tracks: “You’ve been wearing a cloak of shame and disappointment for too long. Take it off. It’s weighing you down and tangling you up making it harder to run your race well.” H

As I’ve been working my way through the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, I noticed today the importance of being led by God. Not advised by Him.Not occasionally nudged by Him.Led!! In Numbers 9, Scripture tells us that whenever the cloud lifted from over the Tabernacle, the people would break camp and follow it. And whenever the cloud settled, they stayed. Sometimes the cloud stayed for a night.Sometimes for days.Sometimes for months.Sometimes even a year. There was

At first I thought this "post" wouldn't fit on this page because my hope is for this to minister to families with young children... But after some thoughts and prayer, I am... Because like my mom, you could have an 6 and 4 year AND an 18 and 16 year old. So to you, I write! Totally true story... and life lesson from God to my mom heart! This week, we had an unexpected visitor show up at our house — two nights in a row. A big, beautiful husky. Well-groomed. Friendly. Smart. We

We live in a fast-paced, go-go-go world.Schedules are full. Days are loud. Because of that... real, meaningful connection with our kids can easily stay at the surface. But here’s a truth we can’t afford to miss: Your kids need you to lead them in the faith. You are their greatest influence when it comes to Christ. You get to pastor your kids! Scripture reminds us of this in Deuteronomy (my paraphrasing)— to tell our children about what God has done in our lives, to talk abo