I barely slept last night. My daughter was flying overnight from O’Hare to Amsterdam and from there to Tanzania where she’ll be teaching math to high school students. The professor who’s leading the group has taken twelve trips there before so rationally...
Not Even a Puppy?

Not Even a Puppy?

A college-aged friend once asked me how it helped to know who God says you are if you feel rejected by humans. She struggled to understand what difference it made if Jesus loved and accepted her if her relationships often failed. When she asked me this I wasn’t in any...
Loving Coffee More than Lent?

Loving Coffee More than Lent?

I’ve prayed for days about what to give up for Lent. In the past I’ve abstained from speeding, sweets, and social media. This year I thought about giving up coffee, but I didn’t want to. Battling migraines the past two months has left me feeling pretty sorry for...
Please Pray

Please Pray

A brain MRI. Lab results. Plane rides. Ten years ago, these things I’ve had to do the past few weeks would’ve sent me into a mental, emotional, and spiritual spiral. And not just doing these things, but worrying about them for days beforehand would’ve upended me, too....
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