After graduating college, I served with the church overseas for about two years. Soon after arriving, I began experiencing piercing back pain and learned surgery was imminent. Being confident God had led me to this work, I convinced…
My daughters and I recently saw the remake of Disney’s Aladdin. With “Friend Like Me” playing in the car, my youngest let out a sigh and said, “If only I had a genie in a bottle.” I asked…
“Finish well” is common parlance in youth groups encouraging students not to let faith peter out at the end of high school. It’s a frequent refrain in academic addresses seeking to curtail “senior-itis” among soon-to-be graduates. It is…
Welcome to this month’s Rooted Parent Top 10- a list of parenting articles from across the web for the Rooted community. This list represents ten articles we believe will encourage and equip you as you parent your kids….
The Psalms have been the prayer book of God’s people for millennia for many reasons, but one in particular stands out to me: The Psalms give expression to every emotional frame that a human being can experience. From…
Pain, need… and gratitude. One of these things is definitely not like the others, but they are intimately related. A friend shared a moment with me that perfectly illustrates how these opposites work together. She recently took a…
As I watched coverage of Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California this past week, I was struck by one news reporter’s final words: “But in this age of school shootings, many have been bracing for a tragedy…
God’s mercy isn’t generic. It is personal grace, situational care, and concrete help.
For those of you who are not familiar with Risen Motherhood, you are in for a treat. Their aspirations are simply stated, but profound: according to their website, Risen Motherhood “exists to encourage, equip, and challenge moms to…
