The waiting is the hardest part; Every day take one more card; You take it on faith, you take it to the heart; The waiting is the hardest part. In December, the media always does a retrospective …
Numquam In Loco Parentis
My colleague Tim attended a community event the other day. The featured speaker was the leader of one of the local public school districts. The school leader was asked what he believed his primary …
Best Thing
When my girls were little, we played a game around the dinner table. We called it “best thing, worst thing.” The idea was to around the table, and each person would say the best thing that happened …
Abba Daddy
I think so much of our faith is molded by past experiences, everything from deep tragedies that shape us, to our families of origin, to our cultural contexts. In all honesty, I have struggled through …
Rookies and Veterans
There are two kinds of moms I love at Grace (dads, too, but I’m focusing on the mamas today): Rookies and Veterans. I’ve learned that both are invaluable. They bring joy to my life, and each has …
Phone Free Fridays
I love my phone. I’m still old enough to remember when my cellphone was the length of my forearm, with a big black antenna, and it was amazing because it could fit in my briefcase. And, it could make …