Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

I don’t know about your neighborhood or household, but around here, back-to-school fall activities are ramping up. (Then again, I’m married to a teacher and football coach so it’s more obvious than if he were in another profession.) It’s that time of year when summer melts into fall and vacation mode transitions back to regular routines. Unless you’re a dear friend of mine. She’s been in full-planning and anticipation mode for taking her entire family (husband, four

I Need You… and You Need Me

I Need You… and You Need Me

One of my highlights every week is having coffee with a friend. We’ve set aside time in our busy calendars to get together and chat about everything from faith to family to how we can pray for each other. It’s a precious time of encouraging and being encouraged. Of laughter and tears and just plain hitting reset in the middle of the chaos to remember that connection matters. I have less regularly scheduled but equally precious