A Purposeful Peek

Some may call this the "fatherless generation." Recent statistics from various sources are alarming and indicate that the epidemic of absent fathers in our generation correlates with increased crime rates, youth suicide rates, behavioral disorders, and many, many more forms of human brokenness. We also live in an age where movements like #metoo and headline after headline report shocking scandals of men in power who have taken advantage of women in the worst ways. This may lead some to question where the "good men" have gone, and if there is still hope for generations to come. But on this Father's Day, I am reminded of two very encouraging passages in Scripture that relate to fathers... so whether you found yourself today honoring your earthly father or harboring bitterness or the sting of loss towards a father not present, perhaps you can find comfort and truth in these verses also, as I have found in my own life... Grandchildren are the crown of the a

Charlotte and Adeline, Your world is about to change in a major way when we welcome our 'Baby Junebug' this month... and although you are both very excited about your new little sister, I know this change will bring some major adjustments  as we become a family of 5... I want you to know that even though your baby sister will undoubtedly require much of my attention as she adjusts to this big world, you girls also still have ALL of my heart - and that will never, ever change! God gives mommas the capacity to expand our hearts to welcome new babies without compromising our love for any of our children. The song I sing to you will need to be adapted to include Junebug, but it will still hold the same meaning then as it does now: I've got Adeline Grace and Charlotte Ann, My two favorite girls in all the land I've got Addie and Charli,  Grace and Ann. The two  _______ [most beautiful/strongest/bravest/sweetest] girls in all the land...! The bond th