I finished grocery shopping and was on my way home. I pulled up to the red light and instantly noticed a man to my right, bundled up in a tattered coat. He was hopping from side to side a little, most likely trying to stay warm in the frigid cold. His face looked red and…
I had the opportunity to meet Darlene Schacht last month while in Dallas hosting Faithlife‘s women in ministry summit. During dinner, everyone at our table shared their stories—and let me tell you, Darlene has an incredible story! I’m so thankful for writers like Darlene, who so bravely share their raw, honest stories. I can only…
I know the situation very well—we’re out with friends, I say something before thinking, and my husband brings it up later. I didn’t mean anything by it in the moment, but looking back, maybe it wasn’t the best way to handle the situation. But he’s probably overreacting anyway, right? It depends on the situation, but…
My one-year scan is coming up in a little over two months, and as it creeps closer, reality sets in. Some days I don’t even think about what happened last October, and it’s as if it never happened. But other days I sit and worry, count down the days until my scan, and materialize symptoms…
I have felt like such a loser lately. Each time I sit down to write a post, all I see is the blank screen staring back at me. I’ve got nothing. I want to encourage wives. I feel so burdened for women who might be feeling alone and isolated. I want to tell them to…
Why does it feel so good to be right? Scott and I aren’t exactly passive people. We are expert arguers. Ask anyone who has spent time with us. It’s like our very own debate club that nobody wants to be a part of. I tell myself that we’re just outgoing and vocal, but really we…
If you’re a Christian and have been on Facebook for more than three seconds over the past few days, you’ve read about Mark Driscoll. He is facing a mountain of accusations. I cannot imagine what he is feeling. True or not, this mob mentality is damaging and wrong. “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if…
When I was young, I used to think being invisible would be a fabulous super power. I have since changed my mind after being ignored too many times. Deep down, people want to be seen, heard, and loved. Countless women go to bed each night wondering if they will ever feel noticed. If you feel…
Regret is a ruthless master. It’s easy to feel regret over all of the things you have failed at. I have a long list that taunts me and drags me down. Oh, how I have wished for that rewind button! I would go back, knowing all of the things I know now, and fix the…
Before we got married, I had a pretty good idea of what a “good wife” looked like. She’s always willing to serve, she has a permanent smile, she’s driven, she sets aside time for her husband, she gives him her best, she’d to anything for him, and the list goes on. First off, that short…