When I was a kid, I remember having a box of Bible verses that was shaped in a loaf of bread. Anyone else have one of those growing up? There were seasons when we read a verse a day at breakfast and I remember a time when my mom gave…
Hey there! Monday has arrived and I’m checking in with you on the Bible Reading Challenge. Thanks for keeping me accountable. At this point in the reading, I’m a couple days behind. To be honest, I don’t have a good reason for it other than last week, our family had…
Post includes a 2 book giveaway of the NEW children’s book by Lysa TerKeurst, “It Will Be Okay” Trusting God’s plan isn’t an easy thing for us as humans, is it? We simply want to know the plan. Our questions often include: What is the purpose of this problem or…
Welcome to week 4Â of Women in the Bible: Beautiful and Brave series! Each week for 10 weeks, we are studying the most beautiful and brave women in the Bible. At the end of this post, you will find the prior articles in the series. This week we are visiting Ruth,…
A Prayer of Love Over My Child Dear Father, As a parent, You are the perfect example Of love and how it gives. You gave your one and only son Because you love the world. The depth of your love cannot be measured. The largeness of it cannot be sized….
Welcome to Monday! I thought you would enjoy this photo my niece took in the mountains of West Virginia. Isn’t it beautiful? Here we are at the Bible Reading Challenge check-in once more. We have 11 more Monday check-in’s to go! If you are reading through the Bible with…
Last weekend I read a book I could not put down. Really. I kept thinking about it when it wasn’t in my hand. While those who know me well might argue that statement applies to every book, that’s not true.  Occasionally as a blogger, I receive books before they are released…
Welcome to week 3 in our current series of Women in the Bible: Beautiful and Brave! I’m thrilled to discuss our featured guest today, Hannah, the  mother of Samuel. Front and center in my book, The Sensational Scent of Prayer, Hannah is near and dear to my heart. I spent…
At the beginning of the cooler temperatures here  in Ohio, my thoughts have turned towards more indoor activities for spending great family time together. My husband is a true board game lover and when I tell you I don’t know how many board games he has, I really mean it. “A whoooooole…
Hi friends! Today is Monday and we’re checking in for the Bible reading challenge. I’ve personally had a different kind of week than the last several. This week I’ve had no travelling and a lighter writing schedule than the last few months. I feel privileged for the time to listen…
Post includes a devotional book giveaway for men! Today I’ve been thinking about the importance of counting happy habits. What do I mean by “counting happy habits?” As a recovering perfectionist, I think having a critical eye comes naturally to me. I can walk in my kitchen and see every…
Welcome to week 2 of Women in the Bible: Beautiful and Brave series! Each week for 10 weeks, we are studying the most beautiful and brave women in the Bible. At the end of this post, you will find the prior articles in the series. This week our focus is…
