Essays

Hope That Fills Empty Spaces

finding HOPE in change

Jan 15 •

Beatrice is Broody

Chickens remind us that life is simple and good

Oct 10, 2024 •

3 Benefits of Breaking Up With Instagram

and how I'm doing it

Sep 26, 2024 •

on leaving boys, feeling your feelings, and needing God's grace

Aug 29, 2024 •

What to Do if You Don't Trust God

What if all this stuff sounds great, but when it comes down to it, you’re too scared to let God in?

Aug 22, 2024

The Extraordinary Gift of Ordinary Grace

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Jul 25, 2024 •

Messy, Beautiful: Thoughts After 25 Years of Homeschooling

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Jul 18, 2024 •

Doing Dangerous Things Carefully

This is how we learn and grow

Jun 13, 2024 •

How (and Why) to Have a Hustle-free Summer

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May 30, 2024 •

Can masculine genius be a thing?

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May 27, 2024 •

Mother is a Verb

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May 21, 2024 •

Part 2 of my story, with thoughts on suffering with Jesus

May 1, 2024 •

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