“Mommy, watch my cartwheel. Did you see that one? Was it good? Did I do good? Look, I’ll do another one. Did you see that one? Was that one better?” “Yes, sugar, they look great. They’re all great! You’re doing so good – getting better and better! Why don’t you go practice over there while
I’ve always been very aware that I am a lot. Just – a lot of person for people to handle. I remember feeling aware of this at a very young age when I reacted strongly to something – not even negatively – just strongly, and people would look at me like they had no idea
Sometimes I write about things and tuck them away for a while. Sometimes I need them to just be for me and for God – my own private act of worship. Then, unexpectedly, I will stumble upon them again and find that they warm and encourage my heart. Worship is that way – carrying value
“If you are staying married just because you told Jesus you would – for no other reason at all – you are winning.” – Me to a friend several days ago We want it all to make sense. We want the equation to work. Respect him and he’ll love you. Love her and she’ll
Photo cred: Molly Townsend, my sister, queen of photography. These are our babies, my sister’s and mine – all spectacularly unique and still so little that they only know how to be – and make space for exactly who they are. My mom, in fact, overheard an interchange between Emily Ellen and Marilee a few
Something in my chest today kept me quiet. The wind blew steadily through the azaleas and the oaks and the not-yet-green crepe myrtles, moving branches and leaves, sending bees scurrying. The old white steeple stood high peeking from behind the pink flowers. It was balmy and a little overcast – and extraordinarily beautiful. I’ve been
“Can I just tell you that your pictures radiate happiness? I get the feeling that it is an accurate portrayal.” I received this from a dear and sweet friend just yesterday, and I quickly responded that she is correct. We are happy in a million ways. But also that really is only half the story
Wading into potential blindspots so God can do some (often scary) work there is a significant part of following Jesus. I believe that God’s Word is the best place to go when you can’t quite sift through what is true and what feels true. Lots of times we really want to go to the Bible
If I am going to tell you about my journey to Noonday, I need to go way back. Before babies and church planting and home ownership – basically before any real adulting started for Josh and me. Radical by David Platt came sprawling across the American church culture – sending us all spinning and chewing and
13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29) A few months, ago a reader approached me concerned about my happiness based on my social media presence. This forced me to step back and examine what I’m putting forth – how I’m writing, and the image I’m giving
