Faith, grief, and spoken word resources
“How many children do you have?” asked the clerk as she scanned groceries across the checkout. Even though she was making small talk, I really didn’t know how to navigate around the awkwardness of my answer. If I said one child, my daughter who was listening to the conversation, would correct me. “I have two […] Read more…
We’ve come so far, I guess I’m proud And I ain’t worried about the wrinkles around my smile I’ve got some scars, I’ve been around I’ve felt some pain, I’ve seen some things, but I’m here now. —Macklemore, “Good Ol’ Days” Recently I talked to a grandmother who has more optimism that most 40-year-olds I […] Read more…
From pumpkin spice to bonfire s’mores, fall has all the good stuff. Here are my seven favorite things about fall: 1. Making warm and hearty soups, like chili, tomato or chicken noodle There is something so basic about soup. Yet, it makes me feel like I’m taking special care of my family, filling them up with warm […] Read more…
Yes and no are powerful words. In life, I’ve had to say yes to things that scare me, and no to things that, though good, didn’t allow for the things God was calling me to. It’s easy to say yes to the pain-free things of life. It’s much harder to agree to the fearful ones. […] Read more…
“I’d like to adopt, but it’s just so expensive.” This is one of the most common phrases I hear when I mention that we’ve adopted. Turns out, money is a big reason why people don’t adopt. According to a recent survey, 33% of Americans consider adoption and 79% of them are worried about the cost. In the […] Read more…