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Today, Brad and I were asked if one of us would mind reading during big church. I immediately said “not it”. Because I'm a grown-up, and I am most happy working behind the scenes where nobody can see you mess up....   Then we were told what they wanted, and Brad started giggling.  It could not possibly be more Amanda....We were asked to create a modern interpretation of Deuteronomy 6:6-9 based on our family’s lifestyle.   6 These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk...

My heart kind of froze a little when she walked in this morning, bedhead, sleepy eyes, carrying the flower girl dress she wore so beautifully this weekend.  Mommy, can I wear it to school today?  I saw Brad's big eyes, but then I saw the light of bravery in hers.  She doesn't always choose to be  brave.  She tends to be more of a quiet observer.  She doesn't love the spotlight, even though you would probably not know it.  She has more confidence than she realizes.  I said "yes, of course you can wear it.  You will look amazing.  Go...

 {with my girl a couple of years ago--when we got fancy for our walk} The way I see it, there are two parenting styles.  There are parents who are planners, organized, and on top of it.  Then there are my people...    I had a distinct feeling in the pit of my stomach that I had missed something important when I dropped Priss off at school.  I smiled when I saw a little girl hop out of her car wearing a pretty twirl skirt, and told her how pretty she looked.  Then I started noticing a lot of kids had...

My priss....I hope you always feel this free. As your mommy, I will work hard to point your mind and your heart towards your strengths. I will speak life into you, and teach you to be brave. I will look deeper into the dreams and character that God has planted in your inner most being. I will equip you to grow in them, in creative ways. I will water them and nurture them. I will try to teach you how dig out weeds that creep in.  I will be mindful of how I speak about myself and others so that...