Dealing With Secret Sins
It might sound old-fashioned, but I love keeping house. I call it “nesting.” I can spend hours tinkering in different rooms, arranging and rearranging. The world is tough, and I want to create an inviting place for John and me to come home to. Our house isn’t fancy, but it’s filled with things we love, […]
The Case for Community Even If You’re an Introvert
I vividly remember bringing home my first report card. My kindergarten teacher, Ms. Miller, handed them out at the end of the day, and I tucked mine into my bright orange backpack before filing out of the classroom. Later that day, as my mother opened the envelope and examined my grades, she read aloud to […]
When God Is Silent
My husband and I talk on the phone or text each other multiple times a day. This has been our routine for nearly eighteen years, and neither of us would have it any other way. One of the things I appreciate most about John is no matter how busy he is, he always takes my […]
Your Most Important Relationship
In 1998, when I met my husband, I recall waiting with great hope and anticipation that he would call me and ask me out on a date. Thankfully, he did. After we started dating I remember counting the days until I would get to see him again. I didn’t care where we went. It didn’t […]