Through Agony, Comes Forth Life: How Childbirth Points Us To The Hope Found in Christ’s Death
A few weeks ago, I was reading through the Gospel of Mark and came upon the narrative of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. As I read the words of Jesus “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will,” I felt […]
Am I A Good Mom?
I feel like such a failure. Growing up, I became accustomed to objective standards of success defining whether or not I had succeeded. An ‘A+’ signifies a job well done. A winning record in my collegiate sport proves my hard work. Even in marriage, a “Great job!” from my husband means I am accomplishing my […]
He Gives To His Beloved Sleep
It was two o’clock in the morning and my newborn was asleep in the bassinet next to me. Most of the time, a newborn sleeping is cause for celebration and slumber but on this particular night, fears about my son’s life plagued my mind. You see, a few days prior, my sweet baby was rushed […]
I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I Decided to Go to Seminary
What good is a seminary degree for a mom? In answering that question, I have five reasons why I decided to go to seminary.