As a young bride, Lauren Green McAfee imagined her life would be lived out as a pastor’s wife, with children around her—both biological and through adoption. However, nine years into marriage, life has not fulfilled those expectations.
Less than 40 pages, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness might be New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller’s smallest book, but it is packed full of truth both challenging and encouraging.
My freshman year of high school, I joined an indoor soccer league. If you know me, you may now place your palm under your chin and push slightly up to close your mouth. Whether you believe it or not, it’s…
There are two places I have been on earth where I felt like I could reach up and pluck the stars out of the night sky. One is the top of the Haleakala (house of the sun) Volcano in Maui at 4 a.m., and the other is in Glacier…
Happy "Embrace Your Geekness" Day, Nerds! Today is “Embrace Your Geekness” Day and some people (cough cough, VICKEY) thought I would have a lot to say on the topic! Of course, I was…
Summer is in full swing and for some families that means planning vacations near or far, cookouts, swimming, and more time together simply enjoying the extra hours of daylight. However, for many…
As a school administrator, I am so thankful for the day school is out. The summer break is so vital because I am in need of some relaxation and recharging. From the beginning of August until the day school ends…
Red, white, and blue flags adorned the hallways and dining room. The pile of unreliable firecrackers on the back porch drew more anxiety than excitement for my Mama. My sister and I tied red ribbons on the end of our…
