August 23, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on When Pointing Out the Problem Makes You the Problem
Sometimes I think I am the pinky toe in the Body of Christ. I don’t mean that in a disparaging way. I think pinky toes are pretty important. Have you ever been walking through your house in the dark after … Continue reading
June 9, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on My Son and The Baby Sister He Didn’t Want (a love story)
For many years I have been telling nervous potential foster parents that if God is asking you to become a foster family, he is also asking your kids. I have encouraged parents to talk to their children, include them in … Continue reading
June 7, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on When It’s Time to Leave a Church You Love
We have been attending the same church for over a decade. We have loved it there. I’ve written about our church family so many times over the years. They have held us up during very difficult moments and been a … Continue reading
April 21, 2021
by Maralee
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I know there’s a lot of noise right now, but I wanted to offer a moment of quiet reflection for people who are struggling to understand the issues around policing and the justice system in this country. I am a … Continue reading
April 28, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on Infertility– Suffering, Marriage, Friendship and Faith Radio Interview
It was a weird moment the other day when I verbalized to my husband that we are now experiencing secondary infertility. About fifteen years ago we were diagnosed with infertility, adopted four kids, experienced two miracle pregnancies that ended with … Continue reading
March 2, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on Bring Your Kids to Church (radio interview)
Maybe somebody out there has a really easy time getting through the morning insanity of church prep, then their kids sit so nicely and quietly during the service (hands folded, obviously) and afterwards the kids have these insightful conversations about … Continue reading
January 21, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on Let Me Catch My Children in the Act
A Prayer for My Children as They Make Their Own Choices Lord, let me catch my children. May I always listen to that still small voice that tells me to walk into the room without warning. Let me not avoid … Continue reading
December 11, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Radio Interview: Walking Through Suffering With Kids
Watching your child experience suffering is one of our hardest experiences as parents. But I don’t think it’s an avoidable one. Even if we could keep our kids from ever experiencing a hard time in their childhood, we know those … Continue reading
November 11, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on We Take Our Kids to Funerals
We took our kids to a funeral recently. I was getting ready to explain to them how funerals typically go, until I realized they’ve actually been to quite a few funerals already. And every time we take them, I think … Continue reading
October 15, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Lies My Miscarriage Told Me
Miscarriages are cruel. They steal your hopes and dash your dreams. They silence you with shame and regret. They make you feel unworthy of the gift of motherhood that comes so freely to others. They make you second-guess every decision … Continue reading