Even If…I Still Will
More than one friend encouraged me during our darkest hours in the ICU, to sing over Mike. Having poured out my heart in worship the night of his cardiac arrest, as God would plan it, I really didn’t have anything left. I mouthed the words to “Holy Spirit” in his room...
What I Want You to Know But I’m Afraid to Tell You
“Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the...
Lent: Lay Something Down, Pick Something Up
***A few hours after I wrote this blogpost on February 23, 2017, my husband suffered a primary cardiac arrest. He spent 11 days in the the ICU, 30 days in the hospital, and weeks in rehab. Gratefully, he is healing slowly. We stand in awe of God's rich mercy. For we...
The Thing About Fear and What Sends it Packing
"Sometimes fear shows up like an uninvited house guest on our doorstep with a cute little suitcase packed full of lies. Before long, without planning, we are chatting over cups of hot coffee, swapping stories, letting fear feel quite at home. Fear understands us. Fear...
“Find Some Godly Women and Share Life with Them”
We are at the halfway point (ish) of the Fresh Out of Amazing book club. I hope you are reading along with us. I have said multiple times "This is a no stress book club. Read what you can and join the conversation. Last night at church I was talking to my friend Noel...
It is NOT too Late to Join the Fresh Out of Amazing Book Club!
We start tomorrow and I can't wait! I know you might think it is too late to join us for the Fresh Out of Amazing book club, but you can still totally join us! What you need: A book - you can order the *Kindle version (or other ebooks) and they are on sale! Yay! Or...
A Not so Final Word on Endurance #oneWord2016
Endurance has been my word for 2016. You should know, if you don't already, I didn't choose it with great joy. It really chose me in many respects. But now, looking back on a year of truly hard things I see it. I see what God had in mind when He made it clear this was...
Join Me for an Online Book Club #freshoutofamazing
Hey Friend! Let's start the new year with the sweetest invitation to savor some grace. Let's pray that we will see God big in 2017. And let's do it together. I want to invite you to walk through the pages of my newest book Fresh Out of Amazing with me starting January...
Happy Merry Christmas
Happy Merry Christmas sweet friends. {My youngest at age walked around saying this to everyone. It stuck}. I don't know if there will be snow or sunshine. I'm not sure if you will find your stocking overflowing with goodies or tiny lumps of coal. But I do know this....
You Are Invited to Savor Some Grace Today
You are invited to savor some grace today. Join me for the Fresh Out of Amazing Book Club starting January 2, 2017. There is no cost to you except for the cost of the book. Sign up here (click here) Join our Private Facebook Group (click here) Invite your best friend....
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