Tired of Trying to Make Yourself a Better Person?
Some days I wake up and looking the mirror I want to turn right back around. I don’t want to see messy hair sticking out and droopy eyes not quite ready to meet the day. Pulling my hair into a ponytail, my husband’s very not-favorite...
Loving Holley Gerth’s Newest Book: Do You Know You’re Already Amazing?
Disclosure notice: I received a free book in exchange for my honest review. Some books reach into your heart, pressing on tender spots tucked out of sight. Currently, I’m reading a brand new devotional from one of my favorite authors,...
Do You Struggle With Confidence?
I had just finished speaking to a group of women. Someone from the back of the room walked toward me, “You look so young from the back of the room.” “How nice,” I thought. “But now that I’m close to you, I can...
I Can Stop Worrying About the Impact of Moving on My Kids
As a mom, I’ve honed the art of worrying about my kids. Twenty-three years of parenting and seven military moves have provided ample opportunity to raise my worry-skills to expert level. I’m not saying I’m proud of...
How Do You Find Peace?
Will you celebrate with me? I’m excited to share my recent article published in the August issue of Refresh Bible Study Magazine! (p. 28) Here’s a picture of the lead page of the article. I love sharing some of my water photos and...
Timely Interruptions–Is There Such a Thing?
Timely Interruptions – Is there such a thing? A guest post from Cynthia Thomas Interruptions are inevitable. I plan to sleep from 11 – 7; my baby doesn’t. I plan to get to the mall in 20 minutes; traffic does not. I plan to spend 30 minutes...
9 Good Reasons Why It’s Okay to Cry When You Leave Your Child at College
The day you drop your child off at college can feel like stepping into another world—one where your heart swells with pride and aches with loss all at the same time. You’ve packed the car, moved boxes into a tiny dorm room, and hugged your...
Three Things I Learned From Depression
A guest post from Dr. Michelle Bengtson Some families are blessed with the genetic predisposition for blond hair and blue eyed babies, others are blessed with the predisposition for multiple births, others seem to perpetuate an artistic bent or...
Wear Your Jersey: 12 Practical Ways to Show God’s Love This Summer
Summer days are slipping by quickly, aren’t they? Today I am delighted to share with you a guest post from my friend Katy Kauffman. Katy has been a true encourager in my writing journey. Her friendship, support, and wisdom have been a...
