Encouragement
Is God’s Power for Me?
When I didn’t make the cut, I thought surely God must have completely forgotten I wanted the part in the first place. I thought this was finally my chance to shine for Him, but the rejection of the chorus leader was proof that I didn’t have what it takes. I wondered why God led me…
Read MoreHow to Get Published
I’m no expert. Let’s just get that out there. Somehow I have managed to get myself published in the real world of writing. I’ll be honest: I’m still in shock! I cannot give you a step-by-step plan, but there are several people out there who can. If you are looking for a “how-to” you can…
Read MoreWhat My Book Is About
I wish I could sit down, look into your eyes, and tell you about this journey. I wish you could see the tears, the awe, the wonder of God on my face. I still can’t believe God has given me this responsibility to put words on a page and allow real people to read the…
Read MoreHope in Hard Times
This week I’m so excited to introduce you to my dear friend, Sarah Geringer! She is a talented writer and we share a deep desire to share the peace of God that passes understanding with as many people as possible. You are going to love her transparent and authentic look at life. If you are…
Read MoreA Psalm a Day
This week, I invited a special friend of mine to share her Summer of Psalms for Busy Moms: A 40 Day Bible Reading Plan with you! And I know you are going to love her! Sarah is a mom of 5 little ones, and 2 of them are adopted from China. Sarah shares her adoption stories…
Read MoreWhen You Feel Overwhelmed
It’s been a while. There are many reasons why, but for now I’ll just share one – Foster Care. I don’t know how much of this journey I will share, but as God gives me words, I promise to let you in on the beautiful broken road we are walking. We live in a world…
Read MoreProblems, Problems Go Away!
When it rains, it pours! Especially when it comes to problems in life. It never fails. Just as soon as one thing goes wrong, a series of difficult circumstances seem to follow. Ever been there? Why is it that problems always seem to come in sets of three? Strike 1! Strike 2! And by the…
Read MoreThis is Not What I Planned
Can we really find peace when life doesn’t work out the way we planned? This is a part of a larger series. If you missed the other posts in this series, you can find them here: Week 1 – Peace in the Unknown Week 2 – What if I Fail? Week 3: This is NOT…
Read MoreDesigned to Pray Review & Giveaway
I’ve been challenged lately to pray more. And with that challenge comes two beautiful giveaways for you this resurrection weekend! Designed to Pray by Kelly O’Dell Stanley We all know we should pray. And when life gets a little out of control the first thing we do is often offer up a plea for…
Read MoreWhat If I Fail?
Peace in Every Place: Week 2 What If I Fail? I pressed send again. I put my heart on the page of paper and I put it out there for people to see and critique. The goal was acceptance and approval. When rejection comes from people who seem to know what they are doing, it…
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