It’s Election Day. It’s an uncertain time for our nation. And it’s easy for us to feel hopeless. But our God is able. He is able to change hearts. He …
Fear | Julie
Years ago I saw the movie Akeelah and the Bee. The movie tells the story of a girl’s journey to reach the National Spelling Bee. And in the movie, Akeelah’s …
Crazy | Julie
“Our world is crazy.” I find myself saying that over and and over again. What is happening in our world? In our country? In our communities? And it just keeps …
Someone Needs Help | Julie
“When you see someone who needs help, you help them.” For years, my husband Doug and I have told our son Finn this when we are helping the homeless. And, …
Speech | Julie
I’ve spoken openly and often about my son Finn’s speech. He was a late talker, so he was in speech therapy early on. He only said “Mama,” after I bribed …
Proverbs 31…ish | Julie
I’ll be honest, when I hear a reference to Proverbs 31, I cringe. It’s a glaring reminder of all that I am not. I read it like a laundry list …
Six| Julie
My baby boy is six. SIX! I can no longer pretend that he is a baby. He is a full fledged kid. And I am so proud of the person …
Parent Teacher Conference | Julie
My son Finn is in Kindergarten and I am preparing for my first big school Parent Teacher Conference. I’m nervous. And I don’t really know why. Finn is a good …
Wallflower | Julie
I am a wallflower. I am an introvert. I find social situations exhausting and sometimes even describe them as “traumatizing.” My comfort zone is at home with my family. I …
FINNdergarten | Julie
Finn is starting kindergarten! In some ways I feel like I’ve been looking forward to this day – when we are no longer paying for childcare or preschool. But on …