Hey there! Monday already? Where does the week go? By now, you know what Monday means- it’s time to check in for the Bible reading challenge. Just in case you are having any struggles to read the Bible each day (and sometimes, it is very challenging, I’ll admit!), then I…
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…
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 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…
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…
Recently I finished reading Lysa Terkeurst’s newest release, The Best Yes. One of the most prominent points in the book for me was the importance of “unrushing.” I truly believe with all my heart that slowing down on a daily basis is something I need to do. My heart’s desire…
Welcome to week 1 of  our Women in the Bible: Beautiful and Brave series! To catch up on the details of the series, you can tune in here. I’m delighted that you are joining us as we explore Sarah, the wife of Abraham. I think Sarah has gotten a bit…
Emptiness is a difficult emotion to simply describe. It is that feeling you have not just when you are tired, but when you have given it everything you’ve got. Nothing remains, but it may not be from fatigue. When you feel empty, it’s like a piece of your soul is…
Last week our family experienced quite a scare. Michael, our 12 year old, had an episode of vision loss. Upon visiting the eye doctor, his testing revealed a serious peripheral vision loss and we were sent directly to the emergency room. While the doctors fully anticipated an abnormal MRI scan,…
I am so excited to let you in on this little piece of news that I’ve been bursting to share! Beginning next Wednesday, I have a new series planned that I know you are going to love. We are going to mine truths from the women in the Bible listed…
It’s time to chat it up about all the good books to read this fall!! As you may know, I’m a book lover and even though I’ve been focused primarily on writing my book to be released next fall, I’ve kept my eye on the reading side of things. Since…
