An Unexpected Family

by | Sep 28, 2015 | Faith

On the surface, our family looks like any other: husband and wife, four kids. We are the quintessential American family. It’s only after getting to know us that someone might come to realize what a struggle it has been to piece our family together. Infertility,...

When You Feel Like You’re On Fire

by | Sep 17, 2015 | Faith

I heard the screaming first. Running from my daughters’ bedroom, where I was supervising my oldest while she chose books and Barbies for bedtime, I raced into the master bathroom. My 3-year-old was still in the shower where I’d left her with the water turned off. As...

Doing it Afraid/Becca’s Story

by | Sep 15, 2015 | Faith

This is the latest article in our new series called “Every Heart has a Story to Tell.” As we head towards our first Thrive Conference in October, our desire is share how Every Story Matters. Please check back each week to see how God is moving in women’s lives and let...

Encouraging Others to Flourish

by | Sep 14, 2015 | Faith

It was just a little note. I prayed as I wrote, slipped it into the mail, and went on about my day. My unexpected note arrived in the midst of her rough day and, in that moment, was exactly what she need to hear. The Lord knew what she needed. My note, written days in...

The Fog Bank

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Faith

It was dusk as I drove on the lonely highway through the woodsy countryside. My two young children were in the car with me, and I was watching the road before me carefully for the deer that so often frequented the area. As I drove on and the sun slipped below the...

I Don’t Feel Brave

by | Aug 26, 2015 | Faith

I don’t feel brave. Not one bit. Let me explain. I recently went to the Mayo Clinic for some tests. The day did not start well. Personally, I’m of the opinion that starting a day at 6:00 a.m. with an alarm ringing in my ears is just bad from the get-go. But there was...