Father Knows Best

We almost moved to Honduras this summer. And when I say “almost” I mean we were brushing up on our Spanish, looking up plane tickets, finding homes for rent, and emailing folks who lived down there so we could know as much about it as possible. In my...

Mathematically Challenged

If I were Superman, math would be my kryptonite. If I were Dorothy, math would be my Wicked Witch of the West. If I were Snow White, math would be my juicy red apple. I really hate math. My hatred goes way back. I remember being in second grade, sitting in Mr....

Why Go to Church?

“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than sitting in garage makes you a car.” “I can worship God anywhere — church doesn’t have the corner on that market.” “There are too many hypocrites in church for me to want to go there.” “Sunday is the only day I...

Legacy

I’ve begun this post in my mind about a hundred times over the past week. But I have struggled to sit and type it out, to put words to my thoughts. I am still processing the fact that my godly, encouraging, inspiring mother-in-law is no longer on this earth....

To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo

Tattoos are incredibly popular. There are tattoo parlors all over the place – in storefronts, in malls, in the city and the country. There are upscale tattoo parlors, non-smoking tattoo parlors, tattoo artists working alongside make-up artists and hair stylists....