Preacher on the Plaza
Before we brought our baby home almost two years ago, I thought I had my life pace figured out. I was in the process of re-defining parenthood as mother without children in her home, but a mother nonetheless. I founded Our Courageous Kids to help me (and others) empower children around the world. My writing …
You had a baby. Now, how in the world can you still be creative?Read More
Not all men are fathers. Men can long for children and not have them or lost a child in their family. Families can have their fathers taken from them too soon. Father’s Day is tough day for many. Let’s not forget! The anticipation of what will be said (or not said) in church, especially on …
Life is really hard and we have to learn to talk about it. In so many Christian communities I know, there’s such a “How are you?” “I am fine” sweetness in the air. We look pretty. We talk pretty. And we go home from being together as hurt as we walked in the doors. For, …
When Life is Really Hard and You Can’t Talk About ItRead More
This weekend, Mother’s Day, while joy-filled for many is full of anxiety for others. If you’re in the anxiety producing camp, know I am with you. It’s so hard to have complicated feelings about the mothers in your life. It’s so hard to have longings for children (or relationships) unfulfilled. Or to be grieving when …
Our National Infertility Week series continues today. (Did you miss the post from Chris Thomas earlier? If so, stop now and read it here). I’m so glad to introduce you to Maren McLean Persaud, my new favorite Canadian who tells a story of hope, longing and loss. Here are her beautiful words- _______________ This past fall, we …
Today, I’m glad to introduce you to my new friend, Chris Thomas. Chris and his family have waded deep in the waters of infertility, adoption and all that comes with both of those circumstances. I’m so glad that Chris offered to share his wisdom with all of us today. ——————– It was my last year …
Why Don’t You Just Adopt? Guest Post from Chris ThomasRead More
Where do you belong? To whom to you belong? I’ve been thinking about this a lot this week realizing that . . . Most of our definitions of what it means to belong comes with constraints like rules and regulations. If you want to belong to a gym, you’ve got to pay a monthly fee …
What are you afraid to say? I’ve been thinking a lot about the silence spaces that fill so many of our day-to-day conversations and relationships. We converse with a loved one about something overflowing with authenticity. But then for a multitude of reasons, we don’t speak of it again for years. An in between space. …
Happy Ash Wednesday, friends! Welcome to Lent. Today I’m wondering, what might be three essential faith practices that you would like to take with you on this 40-day journey? This past Sunday, at my congregation, I suggested these based off of Micah 6:8: Justice. Kindness. Humility Justice is such a hot …
Do you have the courage to show up to hard conversations? It’s no secret that courage is in high demand in these times we’re living in. In our polarized everything culture right now, it’s so easy to un-follow our social media “friends” who don’t believe as we do. It’s easy to worship, work and play only …
A couple of weeks ago I shared with you that my word for 2018 was connection. I wrote about the frustration I’ve felt about how busyness and schedules and how life seems to keep me from what I most crave: connection. I told you that I wanted MORE when it came to my friendships and …
Have you experienced a time in your life when failure creeps in? Such has been how I have felt the past couple of months. Trying to heed the advice I often give to others: “Lead from your scars, not your wounds” (Thanks Nadi Bolz Webber). I haven’t written about it here. My blog is primarily …
