Are You Okay?Someone asked me that the other day, and I almost said yes. Almost. But the truth was more complicated. Maybe it is for you too. This Lent, I need space to check in with myself—to ask, Am I okay?—and to sit with whatever answer comes. Some days, I might feel steady. Other days,...Continue Reading
Why Community Is the Key to Your Teen’s Confidence God never designed us to do life alone. From the very beginning, He created us for connection—to learn from each other, support one another, and work together in ways that reflect His love. It’s in community that we discover not only who we are but who...Continue Reading
Three Advent Calendars to Prepare Your Heart This Season Advent is one of those seasons that can feel both magical and overwhelming. Maybe you’re longing for deeper connections with loved ones, craving a moment of quiet reflection, or just trying to find Christ in the middle of the holiday chaos. Wherever you are right now,...Continue Reading
As moms, our hearts ache when we see our daughters struggling with insecurity or self-doubt. We want to pour confidence into them, to help them see the beauty and strength that we see in them. But for teenage girls, confidence is often fragile, shaped by a world that constantly tells them they’re not enough. It’s...Continue Reading
Dear Sam, As I write this, you’re sitting next to me, sweating through AP History notes. Maybe this is the theme of your junior year—sweat. That certainly has been the theme of the past few months. You sweat so much every day. Yes, of course from all the running you’re doing, but it’s more than...Continue Reading
Good morning, Lord, Thank you for today, for Your perfect plans, for your child, Catie. Your protection is a blessing, and I’m so grateful for Your care. As Catie begins her junior year, please bless her. Fill her year surprise moments of joy and fun. Continue to grow her incredible sense of adventure and her...Continue Reading
In Houston, it’s raining for the third day. The summer is both dragging on and way too short. We’re restless for something else and dreading school’s start. I’m working on projects that move too slowly and am ready for relief. As I journaled about what could help me out of this rut, it felt like...Continue Reading
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life;8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. -Psalm 121:7-8 Last week was Senior Walk at our high school, Lutheran South Academy. It’s always a bit startling to see all these students leaving LSA. The cliché is true: it goes fast. One minute, your...Continue Reading
Healthy Teen FriendshipsAs part of my job, I speak a couple of times a month to parent groups. One of my most attended sessions is about helping your teenager navigate relationships.As you’ve probably seen in your own house, high school relationships are hard. The stakes are higher now. Your teenager is navigating friend break-ups, learning...Continue Reading
The artic blast this week gave our family one gift: time together. The day off was a nice moment to reconnect—and clean out our teenagers’ rooms. They were thrilled. Ha. Cleaning out closets is an archeological dig through their past goals and passions. Remember those years of softball? Tennis? Learning the guitar? Your Etsy era?...Continue Reading
