Five Things I Want My Kids to Know About Sex

Of all the things I’ve had published, this is quite possibly the most difficult one for me to promote for two reasons. 1. In it I shared a part of my private world, and that is more than a little uncomfortable. 2. My take on the subject matter is absolutely counter-cultural. I have no doubt…… Continue reading Five Things I Want My Kids to Know About Sex

5 Reasons I Would Fail as a Girly-Girl Mom

As I admired all the beautiful prom dresses at church today, I was reminded that I will never help a daughter prepare for a formal. And I thought of several reasons why that is probably a very good thing. 1. I have never had nor do I ever plan to get a pedicure. 2. I’ve had one professional manicure: the…… Continue reading 5 Reasons I Would Fail as a Girly-Girl Mom

Flying Cheese ~ A Kindergarten Confession

It was all because of the flying cheese. I was tucking my little man into bed when he made his cheese confession. “Mom, I forgot to tell you something.” (Lewis, who shares pretty much every detail of his every day life with me, “forgot” to tell me something…my ears perked up immediately.) “What’s that buddy?” “I…… Continue reading Flying Cheese ~ A Kindergarten Confession

When Your Child Doesn’t Like Church

My 10-year-old son does not like church. While my worship leader husband stands before the congregation singing and drawing hearts into focus, I stand by a boy who doesn’t even move his lips. In the past this frustrated me immensely. I wanted everyone to see my kids following the rules and singing with smiles on…… Continue reading When Your Child Doesn’t Like Church