I’ve been a little absent on the blog recently, because the last few weeks have brought some big changes! I’m setting off on a new adventure — one that I can clearly see God orchestrating behind the scenes all along. I’ve felt ready for a change for th …
Almost nine years ago, I bought a town home. I spent four happy years with two different roommates before I met and married my husband, Kevin. Then he moved in, and we spent our carefree newlywed days here. Next came a baby, and then another. And now — …
What “I could nevers” are you holding fast to?
I stared at the tip jar at Common Grounds coffee shop as I waited to sit down with my Italian soda. In bold black letters the jar read, “If You Don’t Like Change, You Can Leave It Here.” Man, some days I wish I could. I set down my purse, with the stra …
The other day, I was in another room when I heard one of my suitemates walk into our apartment. She had had to juggle a cumbersome laundry basket from one building to another and then up to the top floor. For a group of girls from sea-level hometowns, …
How do I know I’m a word geek? I remember titles of articles I read 14 years ago. That I remember is proof of my eggheadedness, but also testimony to the insight I found in a July 2000 Christianity Today cover story called “Losing Our Promiscuity.” It’ …
I have a Jewish friend named Jared who grew up in southern California and has minimal experience with evangelicals. Every once in a while, I introduce him to elements of our sometimes-odd subculture. The other day, a short conversation provided an oppo …
I felt 25 for a long time. I was confident I had most everything figured out, and the things I didn’t just yet, well, I had plenty of time. Thirty is when I would have everything squared away plus a cute mom haircut. And well, 30 is official — official …
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