“When the feast was ended and they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know” (Luke 2:43). Jesus’ family traveled on for the entire day and did not notice he was missing from their group. Whether it was that they were traveling in a caravan or each parent assumed… Continue reading

We are at that time of year where the morning light comes later. Prior to the time-change this past weekend, mornings in my corner of the world have been dark until quite late. We recently got a puppy (whom my boys have named Mike), and as things tend to go with puppies, we are often… Continue reading

I’ve been thinking a lot about the holding power of God recently. He has promised that he will “never leave nor forsake” those who are his (Hebrews 13:5). I have seen this truth in my own life and I saw this truth play out as we watched my son lose his battle with cancer. Just… Continue reading

There were over 1,000 people in attendance at Ezra’s memorial service. Students, faculty, staff, medical providers, friends and strangers from Christian, Atheist, Buddhist, Mormon and Hindu backgrounds; all who heard the Gospel spoken that day. We have heard of people who have come to faith because of Ezra’s story. The truth is, however, as Ezra’s… Continue reading

I am learning that surrender evolves with time and seasons. I have had points in my life in which I have believed that surrender was a one-time act. What I am learning, however, is that it is a repeated posture of the heart that must be practiced over and over and it evolves with time.… Continue reading

I am mom to four teenaged boys. Two have seen the Charlie Kirk shooting, two have not. As a mom, as a Christian, and as one who has a Masters in Counseling, the fact that 60% of children have watched real world acts of violence on social media is both concerning and alarming. As parents,… Continue reading

The past two weeks have been wrought with one tragic event after another. School and mass shootings, stabbings, a political assassination, endless fighting among people, and on and on. Along with others, I am weary of these tragedies, longing for redemption; longing for the return of Christ to make all things new. I cried when… Continue reading

My boys went back to school last week. This time of year always brings a range of emotions. On the one hand, there is thankfulness for the fun, the rest, the work, the friends, and the family time we had over the summer. While the necessary toil of homework and 6:00 AM wake-ups that comes… Continue reading