I am delighted to bring a post from a friend where she is focused on discovering our dreams. Isn’t this perfect timing! Fifteen years ago, I found myself curled in a ball in the middle of my cold, bathroom floor, crying hysterically. I was convinced that no one could possibly understand the depths of …
LIFE Statements: a Part of the Dream
I love this vision board from Jill Kemerer. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! How are the rest of your boards going? Mine is still an idea in my head. Sigh. Today I wanted to look at one of the practical concepts from chapter four: The idea of defining our dreams. It’s one thing to say we have …
The Heart of a Dreamer
In chapter three, Holley Gerth turns her attention to the heart or characteristics of a dreamer. She identifies the following traits: God-sized dreamers are faithful where they are. God-sized dreamers keep their hearts open to others. “In the face of difficulties, you have managed to guard what matters most and to press ahead with a resilience that makes you a …
Snow On the Tulips Review and Giveaway information
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 …