The bad news is: so many of us are living fragmented lives. We don’t experience oneness because we’re starved for God’s glory. The good news is: you can experience more oneness, and more glory, in your life. Here’s one way: Notice God’s glory where it’s already on display around you. Cultivating this awareness is […]
It Ruined My Perfect Day (but it just might Make Your Summer)
We were immersed in a sea of families feasting, laughing, and basking in the sun-drenched French countryside. From our picnic blanket, we saw more families canoeing, rappelling the cliff face, and strolling arm in arm. And it made me sick. We’d been in France long enough to know most had never heard the Gospel of […]
Stop their Squabbling and Take Back your Sanity
Last week I talked about how comparison poisons our relationships with other women, and how competition is the cure. But as moms, facing comparison in our hearts is just the beginning. We get to deal with it reflected in our kids too. I love my kids more than I ever thought possible…and it’s still […]
When We Quit Praying, We never Expected This:
Last week I wrote about how we quit praying before meals (you can read that here if you missed it). That decision left us asking “What do we do now?” The gaping hole at the beginning of meal time made conversation awkward, so we bridged the gap with a question from a deck of […]
We Quit Praying before Meals. What Happened next Surprised Us All:
If you’re thinking “She’s gone off the deep end this time”, let me explain: For the last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about rhythms of attention. (here’s an explanation and an example from our family if you missed those). Many other rhythms flow from this one. Reading the Torah daily prompted us to […]
This Will Destroy your Life. In the best possible Way.
Last week we talked about how people who aren’t creatures of habit (but crave some order in their lives) benefit from rhythms of attention. If that’s you, you can read it here. There’s one rhythm of attention that forms the foundation for our family. I can’t think of a more subversive rhythm to build […]
Habits alone Won’t Make You Highly Effective (but this Will)
Can you relate to this scenario? My kids are supposed to develop good habits. And I’m supposed to lead by example. But the truth is, habits aren’t my strong suit. Making certain decisions once and for all sounds so freeing. But the reality of doing things the same way every time is soul-crushing for me. […]
Does Your Family Have one of These?
Saying I’m not a fan of extra stuff would be a huge understatement. When I wrote to you about paring our possessions down to one backpack each, I wanted to convey what a blessing it was. But there are some things I want everyone to have. Here’s one of them: God wants to give […]
What Do Improv and Church Have in Common?
Most people would say our family looks superspiritual from the outside (we’re actually memorizing the book of Deuteronomy…for fun). But the real test of how spiritual you are is how you respond to adversity. Since we arrived in Israel, we’ve faced the threat of terrorism, the ache of loneliness, and the uncertainty of not knowing […]
Could Getting Your Kids to Listen Really be this Easy?
A couple of years ago, I became captivated with the possibilities for our family if we could learn to really listen to God and to each other. We began intentionally listening as a way of life. This focus informed our parenting, transformed our marriage, and launched us on the adventure of a lifetime. And it […]