Summer is officially upon us. The calendar is well into June and that means school is out. It also means we need to fill the suddenly empty days. Whether you homeschool or not, here are a few ideas to get you started. Then let me know what ideas you can pass on to the rest of us! Become a tourist in …
When the Way of Wisdom Means Trust
This week I’ve continued to think about wisdom and how we acquire it for the decisions in our lives. Maybe it’s not about how to schedule our time. Maybe instead our decision is about a job, where to live, whether to sell a house, how to parent a child, etc. There are so many areas in our lives that demand wisdom. As …
Fiction Friday: Fatal Trauma
It’s Fiction Friday and time to introduce you to another novel. Fortunately, there is no shortage of great Christian fiction being written. Today I’m excited to tell you about Dr. Richard Mabry’s latest work. In Fatal Trauma, the reader is set up for a thrill filled ride. From the first pages, the action pulsates. There’s also a complicated romance and strong …
Take That Step! 4 Steps to starting the journey
This week, we talked about chapters 4 and 5 in our study of The Best Yes. There’s so much meat in those chapters. When I originally typed meat, it was meet. That seems so appropriate as I think about it. Finding wisdom is about the process of meeting with God, meeting with the Holy Spirit, and meeting with those who …
Fiction Friday: Current Ebook Deals
It’s Friday. It’s summertime. So here are a few ebook deals you may want to snag in time for vacation! The listed prices are still good as of the evening of June 15. Please double-check before purchasing. These are also books I thoroughly enjoyed from six of my go-to authors. I hope you enjoy reading them! Looking for #ebook deals? @cara_putman shares …
When the Messiness of Life Collides with Peace
Yesterday I posted this on the Grove. This. This is where I am right now. This is the realness of my life. Can anyone relate? This is a place we can be honest about where we’re really living, right? My life is messy. Embrace the messiness of life and discover joy in the muddle. Click To Tweet I like boxes…everything …
Following God’s Call Feels Selfish, but should It?
Last night as a group of us discussed the first few chapters of The Best Yes a common theme emerged: When we do something we feel God is calling us to, it often feels selfish. Oh, can anyone relate? The precious women in the study sure could. Does is feel selfish when you pursue God’s calling? @cara_putman shares why it isn’t. Click To …
Fiction Friday: Christy Award Finalists
The Christy Award winners will be announced at the end of the month. Traditionally, the Christy goes to the best book in several different categories of Christian fiction. This year’s list of finalists can be found here. I’m delighted to see so many friends’ books on the list and thought I’d focus this week’s Fiction Friday on a recap of …
The Challenge of an Underwhelmed Soul
Imagine with me a woman who has a job or two. She has four or so kids. She serves at her church, homeschools, and knows she’s competent. This makes it hard for her to say no. But in the rush of keeping up with the kids and their activities. Tracking where her husband is with his busy job. Juggling all …
Fiction Friday: Every Bride Needs a Groom
Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Janice Thompson’s Latest book. Be sure to read to the end because I have a copy to give away to one lucky reader! Love books with humor and romance? Love a heroine who is small town adorable discovering the big city? How about a hunky hero that is out of place yet perfect? …









