Grounded: Revisiting the Way that She is Becoming
Welcome to Day #27 of the Grounded Series! She is Becoming She is hovering. This in between stage is both expected and unpredictable. It can be breath-taking yet it sometimes leaves you gasping for...
View ArticleDear Tightly Wound Woman: Grace Enough
Welcome to the fall edition of Letters to the Tightly Wound Woman. This “tightly wound” title refers to those of us who are a little uptight on the inside but mostly it’s a label to be plastered on...
View ArticleYour 5 Favorite Reads & My 5 Favorite Writes of 2016
What a fun and full year it has been here. Today, I’m sharing 5 of the most read posts on the blog, and 5 of my favorites too. I’m sharing an excerpt of each post and you can click on the title for...
View ArticleControl Isn’t Really What You’re After (Five Minute Friday)
For years, I thought it would make me safe. I strapped it on for size, pulling the ropes taut—trying to secure that which felt out of reach. I fretted, plotted, and paced trying to tame what might...
View ArticleBody Image at 40 (and the beauty secret that changes everything).
When I was in 7th grade (at the rat tail end of the 80’s) I was not allowed to wear make-up yet. So I secretly (but not so subtly) applied it at school. Pink frosted lip gloss (a shimmery glue-like...
View ArticleFinding Beauty in the Unexpected
Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography I often strive, drive, and run out of gas as I try to do more and be more. Several years ago, my daughter and I sat down to relax and paint while the rest...
View ArticleWhat Does Grace Look Like? (Guest Post by Bobbie Schaeperkoetter)
Are you a risk taker? Recently we talked about taking risks and how the results of doing so are unpredictable. I’m thankful I took a risk to reach out to my new friend, Bobbie. She is such a warm and...
View ArticleI Found the Secret to Being Good Enough!
I’m weary of not being good enough. Not a good enough spouse, mom, writer, friend, daughter, sister, teacher. All my intentions and efforts seem to fall short as I try to measure up. Do you wrestle...
View ArticleGod’s Word is a Lifeline for a Lifetime (Guest Post by Amber Lia)
*There are affiliate links in this post. If you click through and make a purchase, my guest may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I’m delighted to introduce you to a lovely friend of...
View ArticleDear Tightly Wound Woman: Freedom Gift
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s my favorite time of the month! Mail Day! Find a quiet place for a few minutes and open up this love letter from the One who died to give you this freedom gift. Dear...
View ArticleInterview with Kim Hyland (Author of An Imperfect Woman)
Welcome back to the Author Interview series! *Referral links are below. If you click through and take action, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. It is my pleasure to welcome Kim...
View ArticleDear Tightly Wound Woman: Grace Enough
Welcome to the fall edition of Letters to the Tightly Wound Woman. This “tightly wound” title refers to those of us who are a little uptight on the inside but mostly it’s a label to be plastered on...
View ArticleYour 5 Favorite Reads & My 5 Favorite Writes of 2016
What a fun and full year it has been here. Today, I’m sharing 5 of the most read posts on the blog, and 5 of my favorites too. I’m sharing an excerpt of each post and you can click on the title for...
View ArticleControl Isn’t Really What You’re After (Five Minute Friday)
For years, I thought it would make me safe. I strapped it on for size, pulling the ropes taut—trying to secure that which felt out of reach. I fretted, plotted, and paced trying to tame what might...
View ArticleBody Image at 40 (and the beauty secret that changes everything).
When I was in 7th grade (at the rat tail end of the 80’s) I was not allowed to wear make-up yet. So I secretly (but not so subtly) applied it at school. Pink frosted lip gloss (a shimmery glue-like...
View ArticleFinding Beauty in the Unexpected
Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography I often strive, drive, and run out of gas as I try to do more and be more. Several years ago, my daughter and I sat down to relax and paint while the rest...
View ArticleWhat Does Grace Look Like? (Guest Post by Bobbie Schaeperkoetter)
Are you a risk taker? Recently we talked about taking risks and how the results of doing so are unpredictable. I’m thankful I took a risk to reach out to my new friend, Bobbie. She is such a warm and...
View ArticleI Found the Secret to Being Good Enough!
I’m weary of not being good enough. Not a good enough spouse, mom, writer, friend, daughter, sister, teacher. All my intentions and efforts seem to fall short as I try to measure up. Do you wrestle...
View ArticleGod’s Word is a Lifeline for a Lifetime (Guest Post by Amber Lia)
*There are affiliate links in this post. If you click through and make a purchase, my guest may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I’m delighted to introduce you to a lovely friend of...
View ArticleDear Tightly Wound Woman: Freedom Gift
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s my favorite time of the month! Mail Day! Find a quiet place for a few minutes and open up this love letter from the One who died to give you this freedom gift. Dear...
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