Nothing about me fit in my new city. From my lack of an accent to my overly casual clothes, I was different. Before, in my small home town, I had no need for fancy. Now, in the bigger, affluent city, my contentment was collapsing. I began desiring all things designer. Torn between what…
If you are joining me today from my devotion at Proverbs 31 Ministries, When God Breathes Courage, welcome! If you haven’t had a chance yet, would you pop over to read it by clicking here? In today’s devotion, I share the miracle my family experienced back in May, when our daughter, Madi, experienced a…
If you’re joining me today from my Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion, Why Have You Made Me Like This?, welcome! If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, just click here! When the schedulers are slower, summer is a great time, to step away from all that society tells us we must be and…
The high-level buzz told the story: The mothers and daughters were thrilled to be enjoying this special time together. My mom and I joined the retreat’s painting workshop, giving a try at something new. Enthralled by a table with several young girls, I wanted to be near their excited energy. Following the teacher’s early instructions,…
Today, I am so excited to have as my guest my writing friend, Katie Reid. Katie and I met at She Speaks last summer, where I was immediately drawn her to warm smile! Here’s Katie: “I knew I should be more intentional about Sabbath (a day set apart for the Lord and recuperation) but…
If you are joining me today from my devotion at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Caring About People More Than Popularity, welcome! If you haven’t had a chance yet, would you pop over to read it by clicking here? There is no shortage of the hurting or the invisible in our world or our children’s. Sometimes those…