Four Years Ago today was the day of our first miscarriage. So much has happened since then. Grieving. Healing. More grieving. And seeing how God has used our tragedies for His glory. I am so grateful for that. I’m also grateful that this year the anniversary hasn’t been paralyzing. We have two children in heaven. Two children I will one …
Love & War Devotional: Review
In honor of our 15th anniversary this week, I wanted to introduce you to a devotional for couples by John & Stasi Eldredge. Taken from their book Love & War, the devotional is broken into eight weeks. Each day has a short (small page) devotional, then a prayer to read, and a scripture. The devotionals are short enough to add …
Taking Time to Pause
Next week I’ll return to the Classic Hollywood Reviews. Feel free to let me know what some of your favorites are through comments. I’m always looking for new movies to try. But as this month has blown by, I’ve been thinking about pausing. I know…those of you who know me are laughing hysterically. I am not a girl known for …
Guest Post: Care for Me
My ten year old daughter wrote a poem last night that shows a heart for adoption. She’s asked me to share it with you — and I’m delighted to do so. Here she is: My hope for this poem is that your hearts will be touched. And as a result, that there will be fewer kids crying these words. And …
Heaven is for Real
Curious about the book Heaven is for Real? The author Todd Burpo spoke at my parents’ church yesterday. Listen to the stories. Read the book. Judge for yourself. I read the book in an afternoon. And my ten-year-old read it in two nights. Heaven is for Real. Just like Christ is real. The chapter that meant the most to me …
Review: Digitalis
Digitalis picks up tempo quickly and launches you into the world of an elite military team. But rather than being only action-driven, there’s also a great, star-crossed romance. Cowboy had a strong supporting role in the first book, but comes to life as the kind of hero I adore. He’s strong, passionate, and filled with angst. And he’s met his …
What’s Your Word for 2011?
Since it’s the beginning of a new year, I’ve been asking God over the last several weeks what my word or theme for this year is. If you listen to K-LOVE, I’m sure you heard them talking about that last week, too. I don’t remember where I first ran into the idea, but I love asking God for a word …
Love Food & Live Well Review
Just in time for New Year’s Resolutions, here’s a book that can help you gain a fresh perspective on food and health. This book is an easy read and loaded with great ideas. Most are also very easy to implement. She includes a section about fitness to go along with the nutrition information. If you’ve struggled to understand how to …
Book of Days Review
Book of Days is a page-turner from James Rubart. With some authors it’s hard to sustain the success of a first novel. But with this book, the author has exceeded the skill he showed with his debut release. Cameron Vaux’s losing his mind. Each day it feels like his memories are slipping farther and farther away. In a desperate effort …
Review: A Woman and Her Workplace
More than a book about how to get along with difficult people, A Woman and Her Workplace shows you how to allow God to transform your heart so His love and care will flow through you to the people you work alongside. In it, you will learn to recognize and stand against attitudes that wreak havoc on workplace relationships and …