I live with the rise and fall of a breath warming my chest, the caress of soft buttery skin against my own and the weight of a baby across my shoulders. I have been wearing babies for more than a …
Advent 2017: Drop the Christmas Mic
You know at traditional weddings how the wedding party walks down the aisle while the musicians stand off to the side singing or playing their instruments? One of the first weddings I ever attended, the bride took things to a …
Christmas: Advent Devotional
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11 If you are going through this devotional with your family, you can go to onethingalone.com/advent and print out …
Love: Advent Devotional
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. – 1 John 4:10 If you are going through this devotional with your family, you can …
Advent 2017: Stealing Joy
Right around this time two years ago, I was expecting my first child. One of my biggest fears was that I would get sick right before my daughter was born, leaving me contagious and unable to kiss her tiny lips …
Advent 2017: Making Space for Joy in the Details
We’ve had five years of practice in celebrating Advent with kids. Last year, I caught a glimpse at the results of our hard work and intention. At the time, my four-year-old was finally starting to “get” the daily readings, the …
Joy: Advent Devotional
I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. – Luke 2:10 If you are going through this devotional with your family, you can go to onethingalone.com/advent and print out the questions and Scripture readings …
Advent 2017: Jesus Blew Up Mary’s Birth Plan
Prepare the way for the Lord. – Isaiah 40:3 “Call your husband and tell him you’re having the baby today,” said hospital person in charge of me. It was April 16 and six weeks too early, but apparently I was …
Advent 2017: The Posture of Preparation
On the heels of every Thanksgiving, Christmas season expectations peer at me from around the corner of November like a small army, eager for battle. As if on cue, after the piles of Halloween candy have been consumed and the …
Advent 2017: Making the Right Preparations
Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, in His arm He will gather the lambs and carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. – Isaiah 40:11 As I write this, I am sitting in …
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