I received an advanced reader copy of The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts by Sarah Mae from B&H Publishing; this is my honest review. This book is a beautiful story. It's Sarah's story; it's her mom's story. I love a good story. I will say there are some hard-to-read parts of their story. … Continue reading Face the Pain
Life
Be Still and Know
This special guest blog is brought to you by my beloved sister, Brianne Safir! I've had the honor and privilege of knowing Brianne her whole life, and she is a rare gem. She's kind, honest, and strong. She doesn't sit on the sidelines; she fights for the weary and broken, and she makes sure you … Continue reading Be Still and Know
The Yoke on Me
Matthew 11:28-30 has been everywhere lately. I'm starting to get the hint and am processing what's packed into these 3 verses. Countless books and commentaries have been written on them. Today, I'd love to share just a glimpse of what He's put on my heart. I pray it encourages you to dig deeper! "Come to … Continue reading The Yoke on Me
When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
My most-read blog to date was published on April 27, 2016. Ironically, it was probably my hardest blog to publish. It's the raw and real, a topic that's not really discussed, something I've struggled with for the better part of motherhood. I wish I could tell you that three years have passed and I've mastered … Continue reading When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
Bread of Life, Living Water
Some days come at the end of long weeks or hard seasons and the temptation looms to throw in the towel and quit. Today it's quit writing. Stop blogging. Just give up on the goal and the dream. Go back to bed, don't show up. Some days are blah. But what if these are the … Continue reading Bread of Life, Living Water
Ferris Wheel of Faith
This month's guest blog is a breath of fresh air! Maezie Inman is a teen on fire for God; her faith is bold and inspiring. I've gotten to know Maezie over the last two years, and I've been able to see glimpses of her Ferris Wheel journey with God. She has overcome much through victory … Continue reading Ferris Wheel of Faith
Tagalong
My Grandpa loved crossword puzzles. On my visit to Washington earlier this month, I was looking through one of the last crossword puzzles he worked on before he passed away. Puzzle 90. My mom had told Alexa to play Lauren Daigle a few minutes before and the song Once and For All was playing. My … Continue reading Tagalong
My Race to Run 