It’s that time of year. Yes, it’s Christmas time. Yes, it’s Advent time. But it’s also school performance time. Band
Why We Chose to Keep Santa Claus Out of Our Christmas
After returning home from a long day of Kindergarten, my sweet five-year-old boy, with tears streaming down his face,
Don’t Lose Jesus in Your Christmas Busyness
Let’s all say it out loud: The holiday season can be extremely busy. Crazy busy! Is it too busy? Perhaps. During these
Advent: Christians as Hopeful Realists
Regarding hope, the literary critic Terry Eagleton gives elegant expression to many of our doubts: “Hope is a slender
Recapture the Wonder of Christmas
One of my favorite modern Christmas movies is Christmas with the Kranks starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis. It’s an
Anticipating the Coming King
I remember my wedding day like it was yesterday. There was so much anticipation surrounding that day. My husband and I
Be a Good Neighbor
I love Mr. Rogers. I have watched his show for years—including now as an adult. I have books and documentaries about his
How Did Jesus Treat Women?
Unless you’ve been blissfully disconnected from social media of late, you’re probably aware that the debate over women
How Do We Talk About Tragedy With Our Kids?
One of my biggest dilemmas in parenting is deciding when to tell my kids about hard things in this world. I’m parenting