Is My Child Ready For Communion?
Communion is a meaningful and sacred part of the Christian faith. As a parent, you may wonder when your child is ready to participate. Is there a certain age? What should they understand? How do you know if it’s the right time? Here’s a simple guide to help you think...
Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit (and Living a Fruitful Life!)
On our good days, the fruit of the Spirit in the Bible can feel reasonable…maybe even attainable. But when we stop and read Galatians 5:22-23 slowly, we feel the weight of it. This isn’t how we are supposed to live sometimes. It’s how we’re called to live all the...
Dungeons and Dragons and Christianity: Living on Mission in Unexpected Places
Living on Mission in Unexpected Places I have always been drawn to the fantasy genre. Whether reading epic fantasy books, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or building imaginary worlds of my own, storytelling has been part of how I see life. Over time, I started noticing...
How to Make Friends as a New Mom (When You Feel Lonely + Everyone Seems Busy)
Becoming a mom changes everything, including your friendships. Suddenly, your schedule revolves around nap windows, feeding times, and diaper bags, and the people you used to text on a whim may feel harder to reach. Even if you’re surrounded by people,...
Living on Purpose: 3 Ways to Make Each Day Count for the Kingdom
Living on Mission in Unexpected Places Not long ago, someone asked me a simple but powerful question: If this were my last year on earth, how would I live differently? Questions like that have a way of bringing life into sharp focus. I realized I would want to be far...
Waiting Isn’t Wasted
What the Bible Says About Waiting on God and How It Shapes Us A few years ago, I found myself refreshing my email every five minutes, waiting for an answer. A big one. A door that I desperately wanted God to open. I had prayed. I had planned. I had done “all the right...
6 Simple Christian Easter Traditions
How to Prepare Your Heart at Any Age Easter is one of the most joyful celebrations of the year. It’s a season filled with bright flowers, egg hunts, family meals, and sweet treats. But at the center of it all is something far greater: the resurrection of Jesus and the...
Finding Comfort in God’s Word
This world can be uncomfortable. All too often, our hearts are wounded and our efforts to soothe ourselves can be more harmful than helpful. We’ve tried what the world has to offer (self-care, exercise, and varieties of substances), and we don’t feel better. Where can...
