At the start of a new season, it’s helpful to consider our commitments. My July calendar looks very different from my September calendar. When my kids return to school, my days fill with extra-curricular activities: after-school band sectionals, soccer practices, and dance lessons.
What about ...
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Consider Your Commitments: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
4 Truths to Remember during Seasons of Change
Tears rolled down my cheeks as the worship team sang the closing song. While not unusual for me to lose a tear or two during church, today was different. The truth I whispered into the air around me merged with many voices of my church family, all praising the One we came to worship.
And God was ...
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The Sacred Table: A Story about the Unexpected Blessing of Friendship
A week ago, I returned home from a weekend getaway unlike any other. I’ve been slow to write and share because it was one of those experiences where words fail for what the heart feels. While I still can’t fully articulate it, the weekend deserves words.
In January 2020, I joined a writing ...
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3 Ways to Renew Your Heart and Home in Autumn
I’m grateful God gave us Autumn. As my kindred spirit, Anne, said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables.
Autumn gently guides us in renewal through savoring and surrender.
As we enjoy the beauty of this season, let’s notice ...
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My Book’s Birthday: 5 Things I’ve Learned as an Author
Today is my book’s birthday! Renew was published one year ago, so today is a good day to reflect on what I’ve learned the past year. I hope these reflections encourage you.
1. Labels are just labels.
The author label is just a label — a one-word description of a project I accomplished. We ...
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The Egg Hunt: An Easter Devotion
I sit on my grandparent’s plaid couch, my brother and two cousins beside me. Though I'm excited, I resist fidgeting too much to keep my new dress smooth and my blonde curls in place. Aunt Janna closes the blinds so we can’t see my dad and Uncle Mike hiding eggs in the backyard. Baskets in hand, we ...
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