Sitting with my daughter yesterday, she expressed she had a little fear for 2020. It’s a big year, she explained, with some personal stuff, plus elections and Olympics and what-not.
My first inclination–in light of how young she is, of course–was to brush away her fear.
But for the last few days, I’d been sifting through a few of my own. A new year came with some gravity–especially after celebrating with some friends with severe health concerns.
Instead, I decided to respond to her in some of the ways I was trying to respond to myself. First, I get why you’re afraid.
And a bit after that: Looking back, what ways have you seen God take care of you in 2019?
Throughout Scripture, God follows up “Do not be afraid” with his best reason: for I am with you.
As your family flips the page from 2019 to the unknowns of 2020, I hope you’re able to find thanks, too, and to choose the peace Jesus has already bought for us and our families.
And even if there’s a lot of fear for the next year–may God’s presence meet you at every curve.
Here, the posts that most resonated with readers in 2019. Feel free to share!
Just My Type: Enneagram Compatibility (INFOGRAPHIC)
Curious about your enneagram type–and what it has to say about your closest relationships? Check out this infographic on your compatibility and strengths.
What’s God Think of Strong Women?
Confession: Sometimes my own view of women hamstrings me.Sometimes I can think of God as wanting women to be “strong, but not too strong.”
Spiritual Life Skills: 10 Ways to Teach Compassion (includes curated book list!)
I know. It’s nuts raising kids. But how can we prep kids–practically speaking–for compassion?
May You Never: Memos from a Child’s Cancer Scare
“Lymphoma is a primary consideration.” Of all the medical terms, that one, I didn’t need to translate.
Spring Break Activity with Kids: The Newlywed Game, Revised (FREE PRINTABLE)
Needing an easy game in your back pocket for a day with the kids at home? Here’s a quick twist on the newlywed game. Kids vs. parents, perhaps?
Girl, You’re Strong: The Allure of Rachel Hollis
I’ve thought about it a lot–as a woman, as an author. What is it about Rachel Hollis that makes her the dark chocolate of hundreds of thousands of women?
Imperfection, Image-management, & Your Insta Feed
On trend: an adorably imperfect, gosh-look-at-this-laundry media feed (and life). But I find myself getting more self-conscious, less self-forgetful.
Wait: The Story of a Certain Champagne Bottle
In the past two years–this long wait after moving from Africa–I’ve finally got some really exciting news. This champagne bottle? It’s traveled a long way.
Spiritual Life Skills for Kids: Living in Community
Constantly fighting the tide of tech in your home? I keep taking “next steps” to make sure we’re managing technology…rather than the other way around.
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The Tech-Wise Family: 13 Next Steps
Anxiety & depression are on the rise in kids–and both have direct ties to how connected we live. How can we help kids grow up with community to depend on?
