My first encounter with refugees was in late 2007. My husband and I had just moved to Columbus, Ohio and we were at the BMV updating our… Read more “Refugees, in one word”
Becoming a Mom…again
My life is pretty sweet. My kids are awesome. I’m living in my dream home. My marriage is great, and I love my job 80% of the… Read more “Becoming a Mom…again”
Refugee Foster Journey
our early journey into fostering an unaccompanied refugee minor
Christianity Today
Sigh. It’s a really hard time to be a Christian. If I were to simplify things, and things are never simple, there appear to be two… Read more “Christianity Today”
How to shop with children
It never fails. You’re trying to consider a purchase and suddenly your kid starts pestering you about a toy they saw in aisle 5. Your thought has… Read more “How to shop with children”
My Father
You’re never too old to need your Father. I’ve always known this, but never more than in these years that I have been without mine. My Father… Read more “My Father”
Hospitality For Large Groups
My Husband and I toyed around with the idea of having a tiny house. We loved the idea of living without a mortgage. We wanted to live… Read more “Hospitality For Large Groups”
In Defense of Trick or Treat
There is a lot of controversy amongst Christians over Trick or Treat and Halloween in general. I’m fully aware that Halloween has a dark history. And when… Read more “In Defense of Trick or Treat”
The Black Dog
I have had depression for as long as I can remember. It has taken different forms over the years. As a young child, it was loneliness. I… Read more “The Black Dog”
too much
I can’t be just a good mom. I have to be a great one. My kids deserve the best. But some days….man oh man. They really know… Read more “too much”