Storytelling is a huge part of our family testimony. Our two boys, (ages 6 & 8), are our second and third born children. Heather Faith our firstborn, and t... Read More...
Parenting gives me all kinds of glimpses into God’s character. My husband and I chose to name our second son Jedidiah, which means “God’s beloved.” We wanted o... Read More...
The moment I held my oldest in my arms, I felt it immediately: the fact that she’s borrowed. It was almost inescapable—holding the baby who grew in my body, ... Read More...
“Hi, my name is Jessica. Are you calling to give a compliment or a complaint?”
My husband responded, “I’m calling to give a compliment.”
There was a long... Read More...
“Being pioneers of rest means resting
in God’s promise to take care of all the little things we may not get to today.”
I was on a walk with a visiting fri... Read More...
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” (St. Francis of Assisi)
It is amazing to me what a ch... Read More...
Our most challenging seasons oftentimes allow us the most intimacy with the Lord. Leaning into the uncomfortable and the tension shapes us and brings about the ... Read More...
I love getting a new Bible. Reading through its smooth, unmarked pages trains me to read the Bible in fresh ways rather than merely reviewing my notes in the co... Read More...
I’m prone to claustrophobia. Tight, narrow spaces can send me into a full-blown panic attack complete with sweating and hyperventilating. You don’t want to see ... Read More...
There’s a sign on our church patio that faces us as we walk toward the parking lot post-service. It reads: “You are now entering the mission field.” I want it o... Read More...
I was at our favorite local park with my oldest daughter, Macyn, who is eight. As I gathered our things to leave, I noticed Macyn had stopped playing and was wa... Read More...
As moms, we continually ask, “What needs to be done?” and go about trying to do exactly that all day long. There are always plenty of clothes to wash, dishes to... Read More...
