When I lost my mama to leukemia twenty years ago, my husband encouraged me to read the Psalms. The book of Psalms became a familiar friend, one that I would spend time with over and over again, pouring balm on my hurting heart. When deep loss struck again and my daughter, Taylor, went to heaven, the book of Psalms became more than a familiar friend. I felt the depth of the words in my soul on a … [Read more...] about Praying the Psalms
Letters to Taylor: On Your Second Heavenly Birthday
Letters to Taylor On Your Second Heavenly Birthday My dearest Taylor, Twenty-four years ago today, you kept me awake all night. Though still in the womb, you tossed and turned; I tossed and turned. And after hours of labor, you hadn’t budged. As I watched your monitor numbers dip, the nurse called for the doctor. 7 minutes. 7 minutes was all the time it took from the time I was in the … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Your Second Heavenly Birthday
Praying the Promises Bible Reading Plan and Journal
Have you ever heard a little one say to her mama, "But you said!"? I used to think of God as a parent like me. I never liked it when my kids used the phrase "But you said..." because I didn't think they understood my words. It usually meant there was an exception to what I said and they didn't appreciate that. Or it meant the child had an attitude and was looking for a way to get what she … [Read more...] about Praying the Promises Bible Reading Plan and Journal
Certain through Uncertainty Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge
Certain through Uncertainty- isn't this what we really want? To walk through a predictable world without a single doubt? I saw a meme the other day that said, "I would like to live in precedented times, please." Maybe you too? I'm a planner. I like life organized and part of the fun for me? Knowing and anticipating what is coming up next. Maybe you haven't adapted the scout's motto of "Be … [Read more...] about Certain through Uncertainty Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge
Rest for the Weary Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge
2020 has been a year unlike any other. In my observance of other people, I feel like I'm not the only one who's tired. The past few months have taken a considerable amount of energy to transition through. Summer is the season to soak up the sunshine and perhaps enjoy a different pace. But I know for some of you, you're still trying to figure out how to pay bills from quarantine or how to adjust … [Read more...] about Rest for the Weary Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge
In His Presence Bible Reading Plan and Journal Challenge
The past couple months of life with COVD-19 has been challenging for our family, as it has been for many of you. As I look toward summer, I am realizing more and more that this summer will be unlike others because we are truly living in unprecedented times. Discussions on pandemic, racism and rioting are family dinner topics. Life is strange to say the least. I don't have enormous words of … [Read more...] about In His Presence Bible Reading Plan and Journal Challenge
10 Women of the Bible Free Ebook
A FREE Gift for you Life can be so unpredictable and especially of late. It seems the world is upside down and it's hard to know what to believe. I know I am not the only person who longs for simpler days with predictable outcomes in place of a pandemic and unprecedented times. Today I wanted to give you, my readers, a free gift to encourage your heart. This beautiful free ebook, 10 Women of … [Read more...] about 10 Women of the Bible Free Ebook
Praise Him Anyway Bible Reading Plan
I hardly know where to begin to introduce this month's Bible reading challenge. I'm so excited I can hardly type! COVD-19 has brought new challenges and a different way of life for everyone. Most of the changes feel daunting and unwanted. Our nation, and the whole world, is navigating uncharted territory. Restrictions are leaving many feeling isolated and lonely. Parents are feeling inadequate. … [Read more...] about Praise Him Anyway Bible Reading Plan