Contentment can often feel elusive. We commonly grapple with a sense of lack or an excess of satisfaction, teetering between the two extremes. Learning to be content means finding that sweet spot in between. But how can we achieve this balance? An important step is... Read More

Everything about the Christmas story is designed to remind us that the birth of Jesus is good news for everyone. The natural form of this world is to favor those with access to money, power, and privilege. The system is rigged. The rich get richer,... Read More

Last week was a very difficult one for a lot of people in my circle of friends. Two families, unconnected to one another, each lost someone too soon. In one case, a precious little boy- 6 years old. In another, a young man about to... Read More

Quite a bit has changed in twelve months. This time last year we had two extra rug rats running around the house. As foster parents, our number of children seemed to constantly change. The most we ever had at one time was four kids- 1... Read More