Who could have imagined that the entire world would share the experience we are having today? In many ways, I feel a lot closer to people around the world as this pandemic has touched each of our lives in some way. Due to the speed of modern communication, we...
Trusting God
Do You Feel Tired And Disconnected?
About a month ago, I tore my meniscus. My knee has been swollen, stiff and painful ever since. Our kids have quickly figured out that mom has resorted to texting and calling them instead of going to their rooms to let them know they are needed downstairs. Every step...
Letting Go
Did you ever play ding-dong ditch as a child? It is where you go up to someone’s door, ring the doorbell and run away as fast as you can so they don’t see you. I confess, that I did this more than once as a child, giggling behind a tree a few houses down. ...
How Has Quarantine Changed You?
We are in a unique season right now. It’s not just our country that’s experiencing the pandemic. It’s the whole world! While countries around the world have locked down, I feel a sense of connectedness to places far away that I have never felt before. ...
Hope Is Here
We are living in unique times. One day, I can be full of hope and gratitude only to wake up the next day with a hopeless and weary feeling. Life is full of surprises, but there is a constant in the midst of the unknown or craziness. This week is known as Holy Week,...
Who Is 6 Feet Away From You?
For a moment, I want you to think back on life before Covid19. Do you remember being in public with more than 10 people at a time? That feels like it was a long time ago. When you were in a line at Starbucks, did you strike up conversations with the person behind you?...
The Day I Stole Something From The White House
The quest for toilet paper is a national crisis. Every day, hunter gatherers nationwide are prowling grocery stores to capture the elusive and extinct rolls of security and comfort. Toilet paper has been super relevant recently and reminds me of a story that makes me laugh and also helps me reflect on something very important.
In The Midst Of The Storm
Everyday life changes for us a little bit more. We are used to our normal fast pace and our consistent routines. In the past 7 days it has all changed. Things that we took for granted a week ago are suddenly rare commodities. Toilet paper, baby wipes, cleaning...
Vulnerability For The Win
On January 11th, 2019, Alicia and I sat at my dining room table a little terrified. We were about to hit a button labeled "publish." Pressing that publish button also meant we were pressing our vulnerable buttons. We knew we were about to get...