What You Believe Will Shape Who You Become
Consider a framed piece of magnificent art. Who knows the vision, purpose, and design behind the creative expression? Would you ask the person who hung the art? Framed the art? Transported the art? While each of those people may be able to provide insight, the best...
What to Do When You’re Feeling Lost
Getting lost in life is far too easy. So many voices vie for our attention. I’ve noticed that I become particularly susceptible becoming lost whenever I lose sight of my core self—the center of who I am and who God created me to be. Perhaps it’s contagious thinking....
The Adult Coloring Book You’ve Been Waiting For: Live Free
Playing with color & paint is fun for grown-ups, too. This craze has been sweeping the nation over the last few months. We’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness and grace you’ve shown us in response to the release to Live Loved: An Adult Coloring Book. But now...
Announcing The New Adult Coloring Book: Live Free
Who am I? This remains one of humanity’s most difficult questions, one that we spend much of life trying to answer. Some responses lead us down beautiful and breathtaking paths. Others steer us toward more dangerous and even destructive encounters. The marvelous news...
What If the Big Ending In Your Life Is Really Just The Beginning
Some books should never be judged by their covers. Never. Ever. I know this firsthand. Every book I’ve written has experienced less-than-desirable early iterations of the cover. Some of them it’s hard not to break out in Mystery Science 3000 Commentary on. Consider...
3 Secrets To Becoming A Better Public Speaker
We’ve been working hard to help you become a better writer. That’s why Margaret has poured her heart, soul, and more than 20 years of writing experience into the Write Brilliant online course. You can sign up for Writing Quick Tips and learn more...
7 Tips to Prepare for IF:Gathering | February 5-6, 2016
Perhaps no better theme could be given for this year’s IF:Gathering than the one selected by Jennie Allen and the IF: Team: Jesus. I’m so humbled and excited to be part of this year’s global gathering, is February 5-6, in Austin, Texas, an event that will be...
Calling All Writers: Will You Join Me for LENT 2016?
Every year, I pray, “God, what do you want me to lay hold of through Lent?” Those of you who have read the Wonderstruck book and 7-Session DVD Bible Study know how giving up long-winded prayers for 40 days transformed my communication with God. Those of you who dared...
Join 75,000 People for LENT Reading Through Luke-Acts (Begins February 10)
Imagine spending the 40 wondrous days studying the stunning teachings of Jesus, watching the miraculous start-up of the church, and learning to live out your faith with God with each turning page. You're invited to come along as we read Luke and Acts during Lent 2016...
What Bothers Me the Most About Joy
I’ve studied joy over the last three years. This virtue is plastered on coffee mugs, sewn on decorative pillows, and even displayed on dish soap. I’ve read a lot of books on this topic. Joy is portrayed as happy-clappy, sunshine, rainbows, and puppies. If you like...
