The Scars That Tell Our Stories
I’ve always had ugly hands. When I was little — maybe five or six — I admired my big brother’s hamster and begged to hold her, but he wouldn’t let me. So I crept into his bedroom one day and took his hamster out of her cage. I sat on the floor to pet her,...
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6 Stories Every Mom Should Tell
Last week I went with my daughter to “Grad Fest” at her college campus. It’s basically a one-stop shop where you can order your cap and gown, create your graduation announcements, and take your grad photos. My girl is graduating from college this May, and...
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3 Bible Reading Plans to Choose From
The start of a new year usually means the start of some new plans. Those plans may involve some health and fitness goals — I know I have a few! — and maybe a few plans for travel — there are definitely some places I want to see! — and perhaps some goals...
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For When You Need a Moment to Breathe
A year ago I sat in a board room with some super creative people. Our reason for gathering was to brainstorm the title of a new 365-day devotional, and at one point, a marketing guy tossed out the question: “What do women really need right now?” A...
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A New Morning
I have a gift for throwing parties. It’s sort of a thing I do. Birthday parties, baby showers, you name it. I love to plan the food, the music, the decorations, the activities, the invitations — all of it. My husband learned this about me just weeks after...
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10 Tips for Having Quiet Time with God
Water is the most basic physical need we have, so it’s no wonder God says His Word is like water (Isaiah 55:10). Just as water sustains physical life, God’s Word sustains spiritual life. For health and vitality, both are needed daily. God made it that way....
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The One Thing We Can Do for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
When I was eight, my family moved across the country. Everything we owned was in a moving truck. During the cross-country trip, we woke up one morning to discover our moving truck had been stolen in the night and everything we owned was gone. So instead of...
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The Five Stages of Creating a Book…and What I Learned from Each One
I talk to a lot of people who say they want to write a book. Then years later, when I talk to those same people, I discover that few of them have finished the book that’s been on their hearts. There are five stages to making a book, and it’s easy for a...
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A Week to Remember
I have some great memories of summer camp, so I couldn’t wait to give my own kids the same kind of camp experience. My oldest daughter, Simone, is super outgoing, so I never worried about her having a good time at camp. But my second daughter, Brynn, is a bit more...
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