When our cat disappeared during a stretch of stormy weather, I found myself praying a prayer that felt small—but honest. What happened next reminded me that God cares about the details, even the ones with fur and whiskers.

Today I had what I thought was a brilliant parenting idea: music time instead of screen time. It was met with groans, arguing, and the classic “This is dumb.” But eventually… they had fun.

During Lent, I started reading the Bible at bedtime with my daughters—and we’ve kept it going. One recent night, a question from my teen stopped me: “Why doesn’t God speak like He used to?” It led to a conversation about how God is speaking… we just need to pray specifically, pay attention, and recognize His answers when they come.

Easter is my favorite holiday, and Lent is how I prepare my heart for it. This season is a journey to the cross—walking through God’s rescue story from the Exodus and the Psalms, through the prophets, and into the life of Jesus. Day by day, we follow Him from His baptism to Jerusalem, to the cross, and finally to the empty tomb. It’s a reminder of why Jesus came—and why Easter morning changes everything.

With a 6-year age gap, you’d think my kids would have little interest in feuding, but they seem to have a magnetic pull toward it. When...