Peek Behind the Scenes: Writing My First Book
When was the last time you needed to take time to rest your mind? This may sound like a sure would be nice kind of question, but I’ve been grappling with this question lately. In my last post, I talked about feeling like my brain ran out...
On Finishing Holy in the Moment and a Gift
Pssst…Don’t miss the free graphics to print at the end of the post. Finish. Submit. Celebrate! I am one seriously grateful gal to have finished my book Holy in the Moment! On time! Yippe-Skippie! The week before the Nov. 1 book...
From Joy-Immune to Filled With Joy
A Guest Post from Dr. Michelle Bengtson At a recent event I attended, a dear woman came up to speak with me. After a few minutes of chatting, she asked if she could pray for me. Never one to turn down prayer, I said, “Of course!” After...
The Woman Behind My Utmost for His Highest
This month I’m grateful for talented friends who are guest posting as I finish up the manuscript for my debut book, Holy in the Moment. This week I’m finishing my book and traveling to California to speak at a Planting Roots...
4 Ways to Bless Others When You’re Facing a Trial
A guest post by Sarah Forgrave When someone goes through a hard time, most of our attention is focused on how to bless and help the person through her trial. But the reality is, when you’re the one facing hard times, it can be difficult to...
5 Verses to Pray in the Storm: Praying for Texas and Florida
To our friends in Texas who are recovering from Hurricane Harvey and our friends preparing for Hurricane Irma– we are praying for you. May these verses to strengthen and encourage all who are facing the storms of life. As I hear from...
Five Smart Things to Pray for Your Kids This School-Year
This morning I check my Facebook feed and love seeing all the first-day-of school pictures. Now that my kids are scattered all over, it’s easy to miss the excitement and anticipation of a new school year. Once kids are in college and grad...
Mom, It’s Okay Cry When You Leave Your Child Leaves Home
“Mom, have you seen my stethoscope?” my daughter asks from her bedroom filled with boxes and bins. Packing, she is almost ready to go back to college. As a second year nursing student, her stethoscope just arrived yesterday. Just in...
The Truth That Sets Us Free From Trying to Get-It-All-Together
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free--maybe you’ve read these words in your Bible. Maybe you’ve heard them in a sermon. Read about them in a devotion. Today I’m chatting about how knowing Christ as our way,...
