Liz Tolsma’s Snow on the Tulips is a haunting WWII story set in the Netherlands that reminded me of Bodie Thoene’s early books. A young woman is pushed outside of what she knows she should do in order to do the right thing. In the process she pulls those she loves deeper into the web of deception and danger as …
Vision Boards — What’s Yours look like?
At the end of Chapter One, Holley challenges us to create a vision board. My amazing friend Beth Vogt is already on hers. Mine is still in my mind. This weekend I’m headed to Wal-Mart or anywhere to get my poster board and start creating. However, I already know some of the themes that will go on it. I dream …
God-Sized Dreamer Prayer: Guest Post from Holley Gerth
As we prepare to start our journey into Dreaming God-Sized Dreams, I had asked Holley Gerth if she wanted to say anything as we got started. This is such a wait to get started. Thanks for stopping by, Holley! (and if you haven’t yet, be sure to grab her book, You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream and join us on this journey. …
How do we DREAM God-Sized Dreams?
Periodically people have asked me if we could do an online bookclub to discuss a book that challenges us to go deeper and further with God. I finally decided my life will never get simpler where I have a free month on the calendar to explore. So we’re diving in. Together. I’m so excited about exploring the idea of dreaming …
Glittering Promises Review: Great conclusion to the series
I have thoroughly enjoyed Lisa T Bergren’s Grand Tour through Europe and the restoration of a family. The first two books in the series set up the challenge of Cora Kensington learning she’s not who she thinks she is and navigating relationships and a world she didn’t know could be hers. In Glittering Promises, the story picks up almost exactly where …
3 Ways to Live Beyond Ourselves
This week a friend of my husband’s from college lost a valiant battle with breast cancer. She fought the disease as hard as anyone could. As I’ve read people’s tributes to her, I’ve been reminded of a couple ways she impacted me and in turn has challenged me to live a life more focused on those God has placed in …
Classic Movies Review: Book and Movie giveaway
Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to my friend Melissa Tagg and her debut novel Made to Last. I had the pleasure of reading and endorsing this fun book. Melissa’s here today to talk about some of her classic movies, some of my favorites! Here’s Melissa: I might like classic movies a little more than the average person. And by …
What were Your Early Dreams?
As some of you know, I’m kicking off an online bookclub here November 1st — nice of the calendar to have that fall on a Friday! Since we’re getting close to the new year (eck!), I wanted to find a book that would dare us to dream bigger with God. I think I’ve found it with You’re Made for a God-Sized …
Speak Life
My friend Beth Vogt had a great blog post this week on compliments. She starts with a great quote from Mark Twain that I have stolen and redesigned here. Who doesn’t love a good compliment? I sometimes have a hard time receiving compliments because I see all the areas where I fall short. But I’ve started asking people to tell …
Two Books I Enjoyed this Month
In the midst of classes and writing a couple books, I’ve managed to find time to read in snippets here and there. There are certain authors that when their books arrive I will find time. The two books I’m bringing to you today are exactly those kinds of authors. Their books leap to the top of my TBR pile. And …