Before her accident, my timeline only included events here on Earth, but suddenly the timeline for my family, if I wanted it to include Abby, had to extend all the way to eternity…it’s been a blessing I would never ask for, but a blessing all the same.

Quick guide for mom-approved kid Christmas shows + movies!

Heading into the golden years of our marriage, God threw us a surprising twist, and I found myself plunged into the deep-end of total reliance on God’s wisdom for parenting.

You have the power and the tremendous privilege to build your home. You can create a safe haven that brings joy to the people who live in it, or a prison. I believe the foundation for a joyful home is to love God and honor your children’s father.

And there I stood, front row witness to it all, in both ancient and modern times, with these four tender, beautiful little people I have brought into this mess of a world. It’s a daunting task to unpeel layers of dysfunctionality to get to the heart of a thing. And yet, I am not dismayed… Because I know the one who holds it all into place and I know He’s already written the ending and it is good.