Lately I have taken to listening to the Bible app on my phone. (Reading a "real Bible" is tricky with a toddler. Who knew?) I was recently sweeping the kitchen while listening to Galatians, and I heard it as though God himself was teaching me how to discipline my children--with gentleness. You know how your … Continue reading Discipline with Gentleness – How Relying on God’s Kindness Can Transform Our Children
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Questions for Christians in Light of Charlottesville
There have been so many words swirling around in the last several days, I am reluctant to add mine to them. But in light of the recent news, and the recent backlash--from everyone, in all directions--I was moved by these words from Psalm 97: The Lord reigns. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his … Continue reading Questions for Christians in Light of Charlottesville
Of Swallowtails and Mourning
For some reason I never noticed the swallowtail butterflies much before. Now they remind me of Scott. I never wrote anything about Scott here, and then once we lost him in July 2015, I felt like writing was too flat and petty and too raw and deep all at once. It was exhausting to think about. … Continue reading Of Swallowtails and Mourning
Greater Than
Love is greater. Greater than doubt Greater than fear Greater than meanness Greater than bickering Greater than laziness Greater than gossip Greater than preference Greater than sin Greater than righteousness Greater than abilities Greater than my best Greater than my worst Greater than their worst Greater than addiction Greater than fitness Greater than skill Greater … Continue reading Greater Than