Some people are just hard to pray for. The teacher whose teaching style doesn’t line up with our child’s learning style, the kid who mistreats ours on the play... Read More...
When my son Micah was born, everyone called him “The Wide-Eyed Wonder Boy,” because his eyes seemed to drink in the world around him. By 18 months he had nickna... Read More...
I am a yeller—at least I used to be. See, my house is loud. It's to be expected when you put six people in a house and the kids are getting taller and their voi... Read More...
Our morning had held way too many “hurry up”s and “he did it”s, but silence reigned in our van on the way to school. I’d already delivered my morning speech abo... Read More...
If your kids are anything like mine, they are connected kids. It seems that turning on an electronic screen will attract them like bugs to a light bulb. Texting... Read More...
A fortress is a highly protected and impenetrable building—a stronghold in battle.
Martin Luther penned the words, “A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark nev... Read More...
Courtney is the Elementary Director at Christ Community Church in the suburbs of Chicago. You can usually find her chasing her four amazing kids around with coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.