Today, I’m delighted to have Anita Higman join us. Anita is a friend of mine who has a Christmas book releasing just in time for some holiday cheer. This would make a great Christmas gift! Franny and Charlie come from very different backgrounds, but are both looking for something very different from the way they’ve grown up. Do you think …
Trust: another perspective
This week I’m rerunning some of my earlier posts. I hope you enjoy this video. It’s still a great reminder of how we live, and how God wants us to live!Here’s a great clip from Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love. As I watched this the other day, God took it a step further in my mind. I think some …
What does it mean to have an Inheritance from God?
This is a post from last year. Still very true… One of the things I am studying right now is exactly that question. What does it mean to be a daughter of the King — and by extension to have an inheritance from Him? I’m trying to get a head-start on a Beth Moore study I’ll be leading for the …
Being Thankful…all the time
This week I’m rerunning a few of my older posts. Regardless of where we are, thankfulness is important. May you experience a fresh sense of thankfulness this week.Ever had a season where you just couldn’t dig deep to find a reason to be thankful? I bet we all have. Here are a few verses that really put it in context… …
Courting Cate Review
I have loved Leslie Gould’s books that she coauthored with Mindy Starns Clark. They are a great mix of Amish with mystery and great characters. So I was excited to see that Leslie had a new book releasing: Courting Cate. Courting Cate is an interesting mix of the old idea that the oldest daughter has to marry first. In this …
3 Ways to Encourage Greatness in Others
There are those moments in life that leave me wondering and humbled. Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended. As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People …
Steven James is back with Placebo
I love Steven James’ Patrick Bowers series. I love the fresh take on an FBI investigator and all the sub-plots which recur and deepen through the series. When I learned he had started a new series, I was curious to read it…even as I wondered if he could live up to my high expectations. Placebo is the start of a …
God is Still in Control
Last night was disappointing for many of us. But as I watched the results pour in, here’s what I kept coming back to: God is in control. Either I believe that or I don’t. But it doesn’t change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on …
4 Things to Remember on the Hard Momma Days
A few weeks ago, I asked people for feedback on what topics they’d like to see covered. One of the first suggestions struck home What about those days we feel like a failure as a mom? Raise you hand if you’ve ever had a day like that. Can you see my hand waving? I have so been there. The day …
Review: You Don’t Know Me by Susan May Warren
Susan May Warren is an author that I enjoy immensely. She writes prolifically. I honestly don’t know how she writes as many books as she does — and they’re all creative and the type that pull me deeply into the story. With You Don’t Know Me, she explores the theme of secrets and how it impacts those we love. Annalise Decker …