Great marriages don’t just happen, they take work, talking face-to-face, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, intimacy, and even some wise planning. When two sinners join together – for life – hard work will be required to love one another deeply and have a joyful and productive marriage....
Russ and I are particularly blessed by the examples of marriage our parents have given us. Today Russ’ parents are celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary. God has led them on many adventures in many countries such as Indonesia, Colombia, New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, and more, but most importantly, He has led them on a...
Way back in 2008, I was drowning. Our first three adopted children had been home for 18 months and the needs were far beyond my capacity to meet. I was scared, sad, and feeling alone. Our agency had a private group where parents communicated. I’d been following the story of one mom who was...
Renew your hopeful, courageous heart. Become the mom you are meant to be. Mentorship & Coaching* Real-Life Strategies Friends Who Understand *In addition to decades of parenting experience, I’m a certified Enneagram coach and a TBRI® practitioner. TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. ...
Should you become a foster or adoptive parent? While I can’t tell you what’s right for your family, our story may help you. Sometimes we need to jump in over our heads simply because God asks us to. That’s what happened to us a few years ago when we unexpectedly became foster parents. Becoming Foster...
Adoption and foster care may lead us to places we never imagined. It’s no ordinary life, my friends. Would you agree? Our children existed before we knew them. They grew in the warmth of another woman’s womb and were delivered into her arms. We may know the details of that day or we...
