The Last Chick in the Nest
Twenty years ago, I was pregnant with my first born child. We were living in the lower level apartment in the house of our dear […]
Please, Don't Give Me Your Best.
As a teacher, I used to tell my students that they should always give me their best work, but I don’t anymore. That’s too much […]
Bearing Others' Burdens
Some of the greatest weights I have born have been the burdens of others. A significant portion of the stress in my life has come […]
The Beautiful Oxymoron of the Gospel
This week, a number of prominent evangelic Christian leaders released a signed statement of faith that addressed their beliefs on the role of social justice […]
Surviving September with a Teacher Spouse/Parent
I have been back to school for two weeks. The students haven’t even arrived. So far it has been inservice training, professional development/staff meetings, and […]