by Lauren E. Snyder | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
A handful of coworkers are at a conference this week. I could have filled my day with catching up, but then it hit me… I’ll never be caught up. So instead of trying, I took a personal day and left the two littlest with the babysitter. Now I’m practicing as much...
by Lauren E. Snyder | Apr 14, 2016 | Parenting
After bringing our little Mary (also referred to as “Marigold,” “Little Darling,” and about 100 other nicknames) home from the hospital the day after she was born, I diligently coached myself not to rush, to take things slowly, and to be patient. This isn’t my first...
by Lauren E. Snyder | Nov 19, 2015 | Digging Deeper
Dear Families, I watched an Ikea Christmas commercial this week. They asked children what they would love to get from their version of “Santa” for Christmas. Not surprisingly, the lists included an array of toys (and even a unicorn). Then they asked them...
by Lauren E. Snyder | Nov 11, 2015 | Fears, Jesus, Parenting
“I am my beloved’s, and He is mine.” —Song of Solomon 6:3 I’m over halfway through this, my likely final pregnancy. That means I’m headed in for the 20-week ultrasound. Here’s how this usually goes: I walk into the office ready to flood the place because I’ve consumed...
by Lauren E. Snyder | Nov 10, 2015 | Children's Ministry, Digging Deeper, Parenting
Hi friends! Many weeks, I have the opportunity to pull together a brief encouragement/challenge to share with families who attend our church (we call it the “Digging Deeper”). I love writing these, because they always come down to exactly what God’s...
