What do you do when you’re waiting for something to happen? Whether it’s looking for a new job, waiting for a wayward child to come home, for a relationship to heal, for a house to sell…waiting can feel as dry and lifeless as an endless desert. We may be tempted to give up, lie down […]
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The Wonder of Excellence
Last week, I attended the Breathe Christian Writers Conference, and once again, I walked away inspired and encouraged to keep writing and offering my very best efforts to God and to you, the readers He has entrusted to me. One of my lifelong struggles has been a battle with perfectionism. Whenever I speak and […]
The Wonder of Creativity
I’m continuing the theme of holding on to wonder. For all the hard and challenging things we face every day, there’s still so much wonder to behold. With the heartache of the past week’s shootings, I’m realizing I not only want to hold on to wonder, I want to help create it, through things like […]
The Wonder of Friendship
Today I’m continuing the theme of holding on to wonder. For all the hard and challenging things we face every day–there’s still so much wonder to behold. I want to hold on to wonder. (This theme is inspired by the Breathe Christian Writers Conference which will be held October 9-10 and is themed “Awaken Your […]
Learning Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing it All {a give away!}
Last spring, life took a major turn. After 12 years as stay-at-home mom and freelance writer and speaker, I went back to work part-time in an office. Now I was wife, mom, freelance writer and speaker, and a marketing/communications coordinator for twenty hours a week. Change is never easy. Even good change. I wrestled […]
New Beginnings
The wind blows a crisp scent of fall, and just like that summer is over. Fall is my favorite time of year. Fresh apple cider, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and a new school year. While I hate to see the relaxed days of summer slip away, I love the discipline and routine of fall […]