Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed
Could any of you use a shot of joy? A fresh infusion of lighthearted spirits and…
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Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word
Maybe just another bite. That’s what I often think as I’m standing at my kitchen counter eating…
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Worthy of Our Pursuit
“. . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 NIV When…
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2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift
Yes, you read that title right—I’ve selected two theme words for 2022! Two theme words is…
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Encouragement and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride, I’d love to start 2022 wedding planning off by offering you encouragement…
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Christmas Rest Is Possible – Plus My Blogging Break
*I’ll be taking my annual holiday blogging break until the first of the year. Hope you…
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A Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
May this Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving help you express to God what’s in…
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Thanksgiving in Simpler Times
As I watched my kids’ eyes glaze over from too many video games one Thanksgiving years…
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Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…
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A Whisper from God: Love Anyway
Every now and then I share some of my poetry with you, and the theme of…
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Holding Still for God
It was a God-given moment. Several years ago on a winter morning, I decided to brave…
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Life on a Higher Plane
Living in small-town Mid-America, we don’t usually have to worry about air traffic control. In fact,…
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Beautiful Scripture Passage Plus Blogging Break
Hey friends, summer calls for a blogging break at some point, doesn’t it? We all need…
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Engagement Photo Session Idea: Bike Fun!
In love and having fun together on a bike—what a great engagement photo idea! Mother of…
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The Sounds of Spring: Sounds of Life
Early in the mornings, when I stick my head out the door or step outside for…
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Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer
“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored…
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Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others
Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence…
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God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…
