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What Does It Mean to Be #Blessed?

A job offer. #blessed A healthy new baby or grand baby. #blessed An unexpected raise. #blessed New house, beach vacation, flourishing ministry. #blessed Our Instagram and Facebook feeds are littered with #blessings. But what does it really mean to be #blessed?  Jesus...

The Funniest (and Best) Love Note Ever

The void. I always feel the void whenever my hubby, Leif, isn’t beside me in bed. Maybe it’s my inner Leif-dar. In my bones, I feel absence of deep comfort that comes whenever he is present. Let’s be honest: when you’re married to someone who is 6 foot 8, it’s hard to...
Counting Down the Days Until I Get to See You This Fall

Counting Down the Days Until I Get to See You This Fall

Hershey and I bounced around the country last spring, where we loved getting to meet you, pray with you, and hug your neck. Leif and I had a fun-filled summer (that flew by!). We explored our new city, dove deeper into our church and community, and explored the...

I Want You to Be the First to Know

I’ve been keeping a new project quiet over the last year, but I can’t hold back any longer. I’m bursting at the seams to share with you, my sweet blog friends. I wanted you to be the first to hear about my newest devotional releasing this fall...
3 Ways to Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted

3 Ways to Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted

In her memoir, Ruined (Tyndale), Ruth Everhart bravely displays what it means to own your story—even when it’s a hard one to tell. As a guest blogger, she offers advice to those who have experienced sexual trauma. You’re invited to weigh in on the comment section...