Every year I tell myself, This is the year! I’m going to be more organized, less overwhelmed, and more intentional about my time with God and my family. Yet, by February, I often feel like I’m spinning my wheels, trying to do too much and still falling short. Can you relate? For us homeschool parents,…
I receive messages almost every day from people who dream of writing a novel. They start out with passion and excitement, but as they make progress, fear sneaks in. They see their rough drafts, full of ideas yet somehow not capturing the story as they’d imagined. It’s easy to feel discouraged when the words on…
So many hearts are aching for hope in Christ today, and we know Jesus has called us to “go into the world and make disciples.” Yet, the thought of starting conversations about faith can feel overwhelming. How do we begin? How do we push past our fears and step into the role God has designed…
I still remember my first Bible. It was a beautiful blue book with a picture of Jesus by the sea on the cover, and it had a zipper! Inside, the colorful maps stood out amidst all the black-and-white words. Even as a child, I was unknowingly embracing the habit of studying as I looked over…
I’ve heard it said before that novels written by Christians don’t relate to “real life.” Some like to think that we hide away in our safe little world and ignore the tough stuff. (As if we aren’t in the midst of living through many of the same issues!) I’ve written stories about children born out…
Best Read-Alouds {Picture & Chapter Books} When my kids were little, one of my favorite times of the day was when I got them settled in at night and sat down to read to them. Bedtime reading was a tradition that we did for over 20 years. We made sure all electronics were turned off,…
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as…
Through the years I’ve seen how important it is to pray God’s word over and for my children. I’ve also watched how God moved in my kid’s hearts and lives when I shared the scriptures with them. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to read through the Bible each year and journal what God…
Do you have a book that you’ve been wanting to write? Do you think it’s a great idea, but it’s been hard to convince a publisher the same? Do you feel discouraged and want to quit? Today I want to talk to writers and encourage you: writers, do not give up on the book of…
How to Breathe God-Messages Where do you go for inspiration? Sometimes I sit down with my journal. Other times I take a walk or take a bath. Today I found inspiration from Facebook and hymns. Honestly! Facebook is always interesting, but when I read through my feed today I noticed a few things: Death,…
Just Be Available If you want God to work in your life, then just be available! Be available AND believe He will move on your behalf. You have to believe this. If you don’t believe in a BIG God with BIG dreams there’s no use being available. When you learn to trust God completely and…
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