What do you do when you’re waiting for something to happen? Last month, after two years of searching – with the last six of those months feeling pretty desperate – I started a part time job I love. As Kedron and I began to discuss the possibility of me going back to work, we had […]
Speak Up Conference (scholarship giveaway!)
Have you ever wondered where you will be in 5 years? Maybe you have a dream of writing a book, starting a business, or getting a new job. Maybe there’s a story burning in your heart, and you know you need to start sharing it….but you don’t know how. That was me, five years ago. […]
Change(d) by Thanks
Ever had one of those seasons where you feel like everything is falling apart and breaking? Over the past couple months, I think our appliances have formed a coup attempt to throw us back to the 18th century. These things (microwave, washer, vehicle) are major inconveniences, but minor in long-term importance. I try to keep […]
How do I know if God is speaking to me?
“Why can’t we hear God’s voice?” It’s a question my kids ask me on a regular basis. We read stories in the Bible of how God spoke directly to people, and then there’s Jesus teaching the masses in person. It’s hard not to wish we had that kind of audible communion with God today. Yet, […]
3 Ways to Study the Bible Using the Free Resources on Bible Gateway
Have you ever sat down with your Bible and wished you could understand more of what it means? Do you sometimes wonder how the Bible can relate to your life today? Even though I grew up in church, attended a Christian high school, a Christian university, and have read through the Bible cover to cover, […]
4 Tips for making time to write (or whatever your dream is)
Last Friday, I had the wonderful opportunity to share at the Jot Writers Conference on the topic of “Making time to write.” The principles I shared apply to anything really. Make time to date your spouse. Make time to learn a new craft. Make time to _________ fill in your own blank. I had the […]