Today’s post comes from my friend Brenda Yoder who just released a book for parents titled Fledge: LaunchingYour Kids Without Losing Your Mind. It was my pleasure to not only endorse this book, but to also write the foreword for it (a first for me!). As a friend and mom who is a stage ahead of […]
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Ten Reasons Why Families Who Say Grace Are Happier {giveaway}
It was my delight to endorse this beauty of a book – A Spoonful of Grace: Mealtime Blessings in Bite-Sized Pieces by Annette Hubbell. Two minutes is all you need to read these short little mealtime prayers with those who gather around your table. Hubbell included 366 prayers with a series of Sunday Graces […]
Pray A to Z Stories: Depression & Mental Health
*You’re Invited! Join us next week Tuesday 7-9 p.m. for an evening of prayer at Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’m honored to be joining author Sharon Brown and Louis McBride from Baker Publishing as we explore historical and personal perspectives and practices on prayer. It will be the perfect time to slow […]
You are a Royal Victor
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. –James 1:12 (NIV) “Well, at least no test lasts forever!” My 11-year-old daughter slurped yogurt for her after school snack as we discussed the […]
Following God into the Unknown Part 1
Hello, it’s me. I was wondering if after all these months you’d like to meet. Sorry. Couldn’t help myself. But seriously, how are you? Happy 2016! February is already halfway over! How did that happen? I hope your holidays were peaceful, calm, and that you’re well on your way to meeting all your goals for […]
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 […]