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I heard daily reports about *Carlos before I ever laid eyes on him. He was new to my kids’ middle school and was making quite an impression. Every day that … Continue reading From the Seat of Doom to the Arms of Grace
When I was a kid, someone gave my siblings and me a blue, plastic trumpet. Thanks to World Cup Soccer, I now know that blue, plastic horn has a name- … Continue reading Grace Until the Cows Come Home
Some questions are heavy. Soul stirring. They speak to the depth of who we are and our place in the world. The first time I remember feeling this was as … Continue reading Mercy is like…
I have a friend who is the kind of mom I always thought I should be. She is soft-spoken, patient and sweet. I, well…I am just..not. She home schools her … Continue reading A Prayer for the Mom Who Blew It Today
Today is the day! The release date for Arms Open Wide is finally here! My book is now available in stores worldwide and at a host of online retailers. I … Continue reading Arms Open Wide in Stores Today!
“Come, let’s taste some tea,” she said. “Oh, ok…” I replied a bit nervously as I glanced down at my watch. “I am afraid I don’t have much time,” I … Continue reading Tea with Jinlan
Christianity often is heavily dosed with culture. The Christianity of my youth was strongly laced with this particular cultural belief- “If you love God, you look a certain way. You … Continue reading Brian Head Welch of Korn and a Father’s Overwhelming Love
Galatians 4:4 tells us that when the fullness of time had come, God sent his son into the world to redeem it. John calls this Son the “Word of God” … Continue reading Incarnate Word
“God’s truth judges created things out of love, and Satan’s truth judges them out of envy and hatred.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Pay attention to the voices in your head today. Are … Continue reading Bonhoeffer Quote