I've been thinking about the singles lately. Maybe it’s because there have been several engagements and weddings in the church. Or maybe it’s because we prayed for all the single people during a Saturday night service a few weeks ago. About that… The pastor who was preaching that night said something along the lines of, “We need to pray that … Continue reading Praying for Mr. Right
The fans whir and the sounds of the city drift through the window. Two little heads are bent close over brand new sticker books. “I’ll trade you my blue butterfly sticker for a yellow butterfly,” the older one says. “After, do you want to colour?” They are so sweet, so innocent. They chat quietly as … Continue reading When You Don’t Know How to Help
We sit around the supper table, all five of us, in the glow of the early evening sun. “Which one of you wants to pray that other Christians will begin to pray for Muslims?” I ask. Silence. “Okay,” I continue, undaunted. “Which one of you wants to pray that Muslims will find Jesus?” “I don’t want … Continue reading It Starts with Prayer
We added another layer to the girls' Kindness Countdown yesterday. Something simple that the kids can do each and every day, all the way until the New Year. The idea started here. We took it and added our own little twist. I've often struggled with how to teach my children to effectively pray for others. It's easy, … Continue reading 31 Days of Prayer: A Simple Plan for Children
This is for the one who feels like it’s too late. You've missed too many opportunities. You've made too many mistakes. When you were young, you were full of passion. You were full of idealism. You dreamed many dreams and they were big dreams. But it takes time for dreams and reality to converge. And … Continue reading When You Feel Like It’s Too Late
Her cries pierce the night and I stumble to her room, body both aching to feed her and aching to sleep. I hold her close, too exhausted to open my eyes and then it’s her eyes that are closed and I’m awake. I sit for a long time, slowly rocking as I inhale her newborn … Continue reading A Place of Quiet Rest
First the little one came down with the stomach flu. Then the older one came down with a cold that turned into a bad chest infection. Then the little one got the cold – and eye teeth. Nights have consisted of short bursts of sleep broken by harsh sobs and rasping coughs from down the … Continue reading You are not Alone
“Come here!” She continues to pick up toys and throw them on the floor. “Come HERE!” It’s as if I don’t exist. How is it that I’m in the same room but she can’t seem to hear me? “COME HERE!!!!” I’m sure my voice must be loud enough to break some sort of sound record, … Continue reading The Moments that Matter
The Grace-Filled Life 