Several years ago, I was glad to see the year end and turn the page on a fresh calendar. I sat down with a new journal and pen to write a plan for the new year, but the pain of the past 12 months prevented the ink from flowing. Ever been there? With a year […]
Making Room for Relationship This Christmas
I’m pleased to announce the winner from my recent Pray A to Z giveaway and blog tour. Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the winner: Erica Green. My publicists from Litfuse Publicity Group will be in touch via email with details on how to claim your prize. You can also email your mailing address […]
When the holidays bring panic {guest post at (in)courage}
My heart began to race. Fire radiated from my chest down my arms and up my neck. Sweat beads rolled down my temples. “No, no. Please God no,” I cried. I recognized immediately what was happening to me. “I can’t have a panic attack. Not now.” I stepped out the back door of my home […]
6 Verses to Pray Using A.D.V.E.N.T {Printable}
*Congratulations to Beth, Taylor, and Briana who won the Pray A to Z Prize packages. I hope you enjoy them! And thank you to each of you for making the launch of Pray A to Z such a wonderful week. There will be more opportunities to win copies of the book in the coming weeks. […]
Pray A to Z {A BIG Giveaway!}
Pray A to Z releases tomorrow! There’s a big giveaway at the bottom of this post, and a number of fun things going on this week. Join the fun! Last winter, I spent day after day sitting in a little corner of our rental home writing Pray A to Z: A Practical Guide to Pray […]
Refresh – a new devotional
Several years ago, a childhood friend discovered her baby would be born with multiple health challenges and special needs. I watched and prayed from afar, wishing I lived down the street so I could babysit her older children and take her family homemade meals. I cried and praised God as her local community did all […]