Confessions From a Working Mom
I wrote this blog with pen and paper. Not because I wanted to return to the simple way of writing where ink flows out upon […]
My Body is a Machine!
I have come to the conclusion that my body (and my brain in particular) is a machine. Not one of those well oiled powerful engine […]
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 […]
Anēr heis gynē: Handicapping the Kingdom
The 2011 hit movie Soul Surfer tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, who survives the traumatic amputation of her arm in a shark attack. […]
The Weight We Pile On Ourselves
Dear Mom, I’ve felt the weight of the things you are feeling. I have been in that hard place. Maybe the details are different, but […]
A Job Well Done
In honor of finally finishing the task of sorting through Mom’s mementos and cleaning my ENTIRE house, I thought I would share a book excerpt […]