She Already Had It In Her Cart
The book was already in her cart. A friend had told her she had to read it. My mom’s jaw dropped.
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Is It Okay to Grieve as a Christian? Why Lament is Faithful
There may be beauty for ashes — but did you ask for the fire? Consider how we can enter and honor grief, so that healing can begin.
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Running on Empty: Perseverance for the Race You Didn’t Sign Up For
Is it fair to search Scripture for passages about perseverance when we are experiencing “normal” life? Does our struggle have to meet a difficulty threshold before we can long for future hope?
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Does God Really Give You More Than You Can Handle?
If God only gives what we can handle, and I can’t handle this, then what is going on and what is wrong with me?
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Creating Drivelbane: The Demon Who Reveals Truth
When a demon speaks tactics, spiritual vision clears. Of course that’s the lie! Why would I ever think or believe that? So much easier to acknowledge when the source is unequivocally evil.
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The Quiet Heroism of Showing Up
Those who choose to walk with families impacted by medical complexity or special needs are heroes. They just might not always realize it.
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What Not to Say to Special Needs Parents: 6 Christian Platitudes That Hurt
The diagnosis was less than a week old when someone whispered, “God only gives special kids to special parents.” They smiled, expecting me to feel better. Inside, I was screaming. Here’s what I’m learning about platitudes that wound and biblical truths that actually heal—including the hula hoop principle that changes everything.
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When the Wild Things Stay: Disability, Dependence, and the Imago Dei
A sweet and kind friend recently sent me an article from Desiring God. Beautifully written in places, it encourages young parents in the trenches, referencing the imago Dei and the blessing children are—even when the house is a disaster because of them. Pushing back against our culture’s utilitarian view of parenthood, it argues they are good precisely…
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Kept: Notes from a 100-Year Season
“You’re in a season…” my pastor said. Right. My “season” will likely last until I die. My youngest was born with a disability. So thanks for that encouragement. “It may last 100 years,” he continued, “but you ARE in a season. And in 100 years, you won’t care about these details.” Oh. For a moment,…
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5 Breath Prayers When You’re Exhausted and Desperate
Prayer is our lifeline, but sometimes we just don’t feel like we have what it takes to form one. Here are 5 breath prayers that address common struggles and help us reorient in the midst of the siege. Bookmark this page or download a printable PDF of the prayer cards.
