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Last fall, I had the opportunity to preach a sermon at the Church of the Good Samaritan. In it, I look at the verse Matthew 5:48: “Be perfect, as your heavenly father is perfect.”  Here’s a teaser in case you’re interested in hearing more:  …When I consider the “perfect” version of me, I automatically start…

I tend to think of Christian books as existing on a spectrum, with heavy theology on one end (that’s the I-should-try-to-understand-it-but-might-end-up-falling-asleep-end) and inspirational spirituality on the other end (that’s the easy-reading-that-feels-good-but-may-or-may-not-be-theologically-accurate-end). The Missional Mom by Helen Lee offers the best of both words: it is theologically rich and easy to digest all at the same…

Christmas is over, but having a newborn is always a reminder of the reality of the gift of life. By reality, of course I include the wonder and sweetness and joy, but also the sleeplessness and crying and mess of it all. After William was born, I wrote a reflection that still holds true. I…

Being the mom of a child with autism can have its challenges, to be sure, but I am constantly amazed by the wonderful blessings and lessons learned from my very special daughter. For the last ten years or so, each night we sat at dinner together, our family of five. My husband Scott, sons Joseph…
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