I used to think I wanted successful kids. Part of me still does. When I gather with family or friends, I like to brag about my kids’ recent accomplishments. Noah, my oldest son, scored five goals in his first soccer … Continued
Right now, I’m in my home office with the volume on my Beats headphones at an above average level. And I can still hear two of my three kids crying. These are not “I’m a touch uncomfortable” cries. These are … Continued
I’ve never been much of a fighter. But on this night, the showdown was set. All I needed was an infamous Michael Buffer intro and a bell. On one end of the table, the champ, undefeated and unmatched…me. On the … Continued
My husband and I have five children ages 8, 6, 5, 3 and 4 months. As parents of this many children, you’d think we’d have it all “figured out” by now. Balancing schedules and routines, meeting each other’s needs, making … Continued
The doors swung open. There she was, beautiful and confident and everything I’d ever dreamed. This was it. A few long minutes stood between me and Tiffani and marriage. I’m ready for this. And I was. As much as I … Continued
Every now and then, I happen across a couple who has it figured out. Somehow, it seems, they navigated the hurdles and pitfalls of marriage and now are coasting down easy street. Marriage looks easy for these fortunate few. They encounter problems. … Continued
Color me naive, but I don’t think anyone ties the knot knowing they will eventually cheat. Can you imagine? BOB: “I love Jill with all my heart. I mean, eventually our relationship will deteriorate, and I will go out on her. … Continued
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 It’s time to catch up on all of the amazing stories your … Continued
The older my kids get, the more I think about arranging their marriages. I’m half joking. Look, while marriage is joyous and beautiful, it’s also frickin’ hard. To enter into a lifelong covenant with another person is both risky and … Continued
It has been an honor to be able to serve the men and women at Folsom Prison. When the conversations started about starting this ministry, my thoughts were that of excitement and fear. The excitement in being a partner in … Continued