Welcome to the September 2019 One More Step Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! Have you ever walked a hard road, perhaps one that you've walked before, but somehow it seems longer, with more bumps along the way? I hear ya, Friend. Life is hard. Disease. Depression. Divorce. Discouragement. Despair. Death. The … [Read more...] about One More Step Bible Reading Plan
Letters to Taylor: On Heaven’s Scent
Letters to Taylor: On Heaven’s Scent My dear girl, Tomorrow will be six months since you left us for heaven. I stood at the beach last week staring at the waves as though they represent life without you here. Sometimes I’m on top of the wave, enjoying an incredible view, and other times I’m drowning in salty grief. To say that I miss you has become so trite. There must be another word in … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Heaven’s Scent
Purposeful Pause Bible Reading Plan
Welcome to the August 2019 Purposeful Pause Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! I've received so many sweet responses from you regarding the July Bible reading challenge, Never Alone, and also regarding my precious nephew who made an early surprise arrival at 26 weeks. Thank you for your continued prayers for him; he is … [Read more...] about Purposeful Pause Bible Reading Plan
Letters to Taylor: On Freedom
Letters to Taylor: On Freedom My Girl, It was July 4, 1999. Your bouncy pigtails danced in the evening light as we walked the field where my mama grew up. I remember how busy and beautiful you were at age 3. When darkness fell and your Uncle Chip began shooting off fireworks, panic struck your sweet face. The dazzling night sky didn’t wow you at all and you screamed against the loud booms. … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Freedom
Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Ever feel like you just can't go another step? I've been there. Today is one of those days when I needed to savor my go-to list of Bible verses for when you feel like giving up. Recently I've been especially hard on myself and I've thought, "Why am I going through these feelings again? I should know better by now. I've walked this journey before. I guess I didn't learn the lesson last time." … [Read more...] about Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Never Alone Bible Reading Plan
Welcome to the July 2019 Never Alone Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! It's summer, ya'll! I love summer so much. Thank you for your emails and continued encouragement during these months since my precious daughter, Taylor, graduated to heaven. God has graciously been sustaining our family and bringing joy in the midst of … [Read more...] about Never Alone Bible Reading Plan
Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness
Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness My dear girl, The ache of missing you is waking me in the middle of the night. It’s been a couple weeks since I sat down to “talk” to you, to write out the thoughts that continually float around in my head and surround my heart. I’ve been avoiding writing to you because it hurts so deeply to pen the words and stare at their starkness. Every letter to you … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness
4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers
In a world of chaos and confusion, discovering a peaceful setting feels like finding a gold mine. Does it seem that way to you? Shining and glistening away from busy distractions and disturbances, a few moments of quiet is a beautiful gift. My hope is that you are experiencing quietness in your current season of life, even if for only a few moments at a time. While taking time to … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers