A few mornings ago, Caleb was playing with a toy boat that is one of his bath toys. He said, “It’s Noah and the Ark!” I asked, “What do you know about Noah?” Caleb: “Noah and the Ark, and a flood.” Dad: “A flood? Why was there a flood?” Caleb: “God sent it.” Dad: “Caleb, […]
Caleb’s Baptism
Last Sunday was Caleb’s baptism. Both my parents and Sarah’s parents were able to be here for the occasion, and it was really wonderful. It was his first time in church, and he did very well. Thankfully, my colleague put the baptism toward the beginning of the service, so he didn’t have to wait too […]
Holding Hope: Guidance for Grieving Pregnancy Loss During Advent
A Presbyterian minister who we went to Columbia Theological Seminary with has put together an Advent devotional specifically for those grieving pregnancy loss. It is called Holding Hope: Guidance for Grieving Pregnancy Loss During Advent and was written by Ashley-Anne Masters. This is the first type of devotional I’ve seen specifically for those dealing with […]
Hope Deferred: Heart-Healing Reflections on Reproductive Loss
I’ve been doing some reading on loss and grief the past few weeks, but some of the most profound essays I’ve read on the subject have come out of a little book called “Hope Deferred: Heart-Healing Reflections on Reproductive Loss.” Wow. This book is amazing, and worth reading even if you haven’t gone through any […]