A minor religious conflict broke out during our bedtime reading not so long ago. It was unexpected—and pretty hilarious. Once upon a time, my eldest...

Fearless

Reflections Shemaiah Gonzalez

I was 3 ½ years old when my father taught me my first Bible verse—in the King James version. Maybe he liked the sound...

This Is No Time to Paint

Reflections Eric Clayton

Our girls were in bed, the dishes were clean, and I had just poured myself a glass of wine. There were at least two...

The Labels We Did Not Choose

Reflections Gretchen Crowder

The first day I put on my new medical alert bracelet, I felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, I felt secure. The...

When Anxiety Strikes

Reflections Marina Berzins McCoy

At times, we all can worry about the future. I’m a planner, and so perhaps I am more prone to anxiety than others. If...

Looking Through the Lens of Joy

Reflections Shemaiah Gonzalez

I’m one of those people who prays that God will reveal a word for me to meditate on for the next year. One year,...

Journey into Hope

Reflections Gretchen Crowder

I started picking a word of the year a few years ago. I usually pick the word during December, and throughout January, I think...

More Music or More Noise?

Reflections Eric Clayton

“Do you wanna hear my song, Daddy? I’ve been practicing all year.” I eyed my five-year-old daughter suspiciously. With brown eyes, wide and earnest, she...

Christmas Storytelling

Reflections Shemaiah Gonzalez

One of my favorite Christmas pastimes is storytelling. Truth be told, I like to tell stories all year long, but Christmas just lends itself...

Blackened Pans and the Wear and Tear of Life

Reflections Eric Clayton

We roast a lot of vegetables in our home, much to our daughters’ chagrin. Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli—the oven is always working. “But...

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