Sharing a family Advent devotional together can be a wonderful experience. In the Christmas rush, just taking the time to…

Celebrating with an Advent wreath is a treasured memory of my childhood. Each night, we lit the candles and shared…

I love Advent, and Christmas. It has always been one of my favorite times of year. But it can also…

This year is somewhat unique for my family. My sister has a newborn. One that we all love and adore,…

I really needed to read this chapter this week. Focus on getting dressed and taking care of ourselves can have…

Last Saturday I had my first book signing. It was exciting, it was terrifying. Mostly it ended up being a…

Last Saturday I invited a total stranger to my book signing.  It’s never been easy for me to promote my…

Years ago when a friend was going through a difficult time, I asked her how she was doing. She said,…

“We know that when these bodies of ours are taken down like tents and folded away, they will be replaced by…

I know that I do sometimes discuss my books and my writing in this space, but I don’t often talk…

  I am a pretty low maintenance person. My makeup routine during my high school years was minimal, unless I…

photo courtesy of Twinkle Photo   I was recently able to share with my MOPS group some of my thoughts…

Last month I shared that our family would be embarking on a first time ever no spend month. I was…

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the different names of God that appear in the Bible, especially the Hebrew…

It’s the end of the year. When holiday sales declare “You NEED this and if you don’t buy it now,…

  I told myself this year would be different. I would be less stressed out and I’d engage more. But…

I spend money every day. You probably do too. Sometimes it’s boring things like rent, mortgage and utilities, or necessary…

My social media feed is full of it. Moms lamenting peeing their pants and the belly that just hangs and…