And Why It Matters Whether you’ve followed international soccer for years, or you've been swept up in soccer fever this summer for the first time, you’ve likely seen countless scenes of coaches & athletes circling up on the pitch on your screens. A particular scene caught my attention through the course of the tournament: after each game, members of the US Men’s National Team huddled in a circle that grew from 6 players in the pre-cup friendlies to the entire team and coaching staff by their...

In November of 2018, my husband and I spent a brisk weekend in Branson, Missouri with new friends and their family. As my chilled-to-the-bone body stood in amusement park lines, my soul took mental notes for the first time (at least consciously) on ways to disciple a child. Despite the below-freezing temps, I heard my friend Abbey make the most of every moment with her niece, Jubilee - as we walked, stood in lines, rode rides, and took in the holiday decor, she talked of the things of God....