What I learned from my Whole 30
A month ago, after being frustrated with not feeling well and struggling with daily heartburn and acid reflux that was causing a sore throat, I decided to search for a solution. A co-worker had often talked about doing a whole…
Pursuing Truth through the Grace of Admonition
As a writer, I pay attention. I spend much of my time looking at the world, how people behave, what they are struggling with, and how I fit into it all from a Christian perspective. Everything gets filtered through my…
Valuing the Gift of Scripture
As I walked the halls of the local children’s home for at-risk children during a holiday open house, one of the young girls grabbed my arm in excitement to tour her room. She led me through a steel door into…
Two Weeks by Karen Kingsbury
Christian Fiction on topics of teen pregnancy, abortion and adoption. Loved it!
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst
Powerful, truth-filled book on forgiveness/Non-fiction
How my Walk of Shame Led me to Embrace Courage
Walking through the crowded, college cafeteria as students devoured their lunches after a long morning of classes, I sensed something was off. I was not a popular girl by any stretch of the imagination, and I was definitely garnering unprecedented…
Remembrance: A Gift of Grace in the Midst of Grief
I am currently looking out at a fresh white snow covering our front lawn. At the same time, I am feeling a new blanket of grief gently falling upon me as an anniversary arrives, reminding me anew of who is…
21 Rhythm Resets for Increased Creativity and Renewed Minds
It is no surprise that humans are creatures of habit. Routines ground us in healthy ways, but they also can become predictable and foster complacency. There are times when our “regulars” hinder creativity , stymie growth, and keep us from…
Fear, Mob Mentality, and the Believer’s Response: A Lesson From Acts
After an insurrection was mounted on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, I woke up feeling heavy the following morning. I opened my Bible app first thing and began to prepare my mind for a new day. My yearly…
Be Still – Leaning Into God when Everything Falls Apart Edited by Sarah Westfall
30-Day Devotional