Friday, we welcome you with open arms. {Sigh.} Whatever this weekend holds for you, whether you are approaching it with happy anticipation or a heavy heart, may it be more abundant than your expectations. May your weekend be filled with things that make your heart smile: the laughter of your children, a strong cup of […]
The Lens of Grace
Climbing the ladder and keeping up with the Joneses seems to be a way of the world. Life can feel pretty overwhelming through the lens of competition and judgment. Perfectionism and pride squeeze the grace out of life, but what if we are missing the real way to live? Do to others as you would […]
The Boy Mom
The basketball shorts, jersey, shoes, and socks are all laid out in a neat pile for tomorrow’s big game. My day was full of preparations for the first game of the season. It will be the first game of this year’s Upward Basketball Season that our church hosts for the community. I coach a cheerleading squad of enthusiastic, first […]