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
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 called Flourish: Live...
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...
Top 5 Bible Studies for Small Groups and Women’s Ministry This Fall
Are you longing for a vibrant relationship with Christ? Are you craving deeper relationships? Are you aching to dive into Scripture? Would you consider stepping out and leading your own Bible study this fall? Invite your neighbor, co-worker, a long-distance BFF to...
Why Moving Brings Out the Worst In You—And Tactics to Overcome
Leif and I have moved four times in the last 11 months. Four moves in such a short timespan have convinced me that moving brings out the worst in us. If you haven’t moved in a while you may feel immune, but odds are you know someone who has recently unloaded a U-haul...
New Adult Coloring Book with Tear-Out Pages: Promises of Blessing
Do you know how much God is for you, not against you? How would your life change if you started recognizing daily moments of His grace, big and small? I'm thrilled to announce my newest Adult Christian Coloring Book: Promises of Blessing. Through the pages of...
I Double-Dog Dare You to Be Happy Today
Jennifer Dukes Lee is a long-time blog-friend and encourager. When her book, Love Idol released she challenged herself to go 40 days without using a mirror, reminding us that we are all #preapproved. In her latest book, Jennifer has good news for anyone who’s ever...
7 Secret Ways to Save Money at Anthropologie
The clothes at Anthropologie take my breath away, but so do the price tags. For years, I believed this was a store I couldn’t afford. The dreamy gifts and clothes seemed just out of reach. Then I allowed my inner maven out. I became committed to figuring out how to...
