Live With Flair

On the partial walk to school, we watch the acorns grow as the leaves begin to change color. We’ll gather these large acorns and paint

When temptation comes our way, remember that Jesus offers greater joy than this thing. Stop and consider Psalm 4 and how the writer proclaims, “Who can

Sometimes students come to my office to talk about depression and anxiety, and they ask the same question: Why are you so happy?  It wasn’t

The dried out pumpkin patch’s leaves stand at attention in the day-long rain. I sneak out, like I’m spying on them. What a joy to

I’ve been telling my daughters about the phenomenon that every system naturally moves towards chaos. It’s true! It’s true! Without applying some organizational pressure to

My seminary professor once said, “Nothing mattered more to God’s people than securing His blessing. There was nothing more important. Everything was about being blessed

This week, my literary agent decided to represent a novel I wrote six years ago after significant revisions. What exciting news! I’m learning this about

I take my hurting neighbor to the compost pile and point to what became of the garbage of our lives. I talk about pain and

Today, my youngest begins 7th grade. So I walked her to school, but only part way. She met up with friends, and I scooted away.

It all starts tomorrow! 7th and 10th grade! This means I enter a new season of lunchbox ideas, after school snacks, and easy family dinners.