The Holy Spirit has a way of convicting us in the ordinary moments of life. One such moment happened last weekend as I was riding in the car on the way home from my church. No, it wasn’t during a reflection on the sermon. It wasn’t during a spontaneous discussion with my son (who usually […]
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a surreal pause
Last Saturday morning began like many other Saturdays for our family. We slept in a little bit late (hello 8:30am!) The rhythm of kids on the computers in the living room, coffee percolating in the kitchen and pancakes cooking on the stove is familiar to us. It brings a sense of routine. It’s from place […]
Destination?
Getting to your destination is the point of the journey, isn’t it? or not…..Wednesday, my L and I embarked on a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. I had noticed on the website that certain days are free days and why not take advantage of that? It was decided last week […]
As My Child Grows, I am Learning to Surrender Control
I love Summer! Everything about it-the warmth (even if it’s really hot!), the water activities, the relaxed schedule, doing fun things with the kids. This summer has brought fun trips to Six Flags, the beach, hanging out in beach towns, ice cream, swimming and……….lingering dread that my son will begin High School in the Fall. […]
a sovereign creation
Lately I have been reflecting on what it means that God “knits us together in our mother’s womb.” as is written in Psalm 139. When reading these words previously, I thought about the sanctity of life. That we are all created by the hand of God and reflect His image. That even in the midst […]
