For the first time since we became parents, we navigated Easter morning without tears. There was no fussing over pinchy shoes. Our pre-church Easter basket treats caused no sugar crashes. Porch pictures were taken with gladness. All was well. Fifteen minutes later, it began. “I need a drink of water,” my daughter whispered to me […]
Pastors are to be ‘heralds of heaven,’ says Johnson at SBC Pastors Conference
“Gospel ministers should care about church growth,” Omar Johnson preached during the opening session of the Southern Baptist Pastors Conference June 12. “Primarily, the church’s spiritual growth.” Johnson, who serves as pastor of Temple Hills Baptist Church near Washington, D.C., preached the second message of a conference focused on the Book of Colossians. Paul’s letter […]
Be near, O God
A good friend recently told me she and her daughter pray in the car on their way to whatever they’re doing that day. Inspired to follow their example, my children and I have been praying during the last few minutes of our commute to school, asking God for a good day, listening ears, and patient […]
Brighter Day: Small seasons
My family will soon celebrate the end of an era for our youngest daughter. Molly and her classmates will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, marking the end of preschool and the beginning of their elementary years. Some preschools even dress graduates in miniature caps and gowns. Ours does not, but Molly will […]
Unshakable expectations
Our children have a new bit where they pretend to be halfway finished with a task or project. “We’ve only cleaned part of the playroom,” they say, or “I’ve only worked half of the puzzle.” When we go to inspect their progress, they reveal that in fact, they are finished! They’ve lowered our expectations so […]
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