2020 is such an interesting year. There are parts of it I hate, things I wish weren't included in the story. But without all of it, the good and the hard, I wouldn't be where I am today – and I wouldn't be who I am. There's a temptation to want 2020 to be over … Continue reading An Invitation to Advent
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In Christ Alone
It's time for another #GuestBlog! This month's piece is written by Heather Spraut. We met in September 2019 at a book launch party for Sarah Mae and The Complicated Heart. Heather and I exchanged blogs and have kept in touch since. Check out her blog at https://heatherspraut.wordpress.com/ and read her inspiring words below! ❤ "In … Continue reading In Christ Alone
Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
In my daily Bible reading, Psalm 19:7-11 recently caught my attention: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the … Continue reading Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
Savor
Welcome to 2020! I hope you'll pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and start off your year with some encouragement and motivation. One of my favorite traditions of entering a new year is choosing a #oneword. Margaret Feinberg introduced the idea to me, and it's been an amazing journey the last few … Continue reading Savor
Gifts from the Father
This guest blog is brought to you by four of the greatest gifts in my life - my kids! Psalm 8:2 says, "You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you." They each had a word to start with, and chose some verses to encourage … Continue reading Gifts from the Father
Face the Pain
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
God Didn’t Promise to Keep You from Falling on Your Face
It's that time of the month... for another guest blog 🙂 This one is brought to you by Samantha Eckrich! We met Samantha in the summer of 2017 through Liberty Church in Pennsylvania. Samantha is a college student majoring in Psychology and Music; she is preparing to continue her studies in Clinical Psychology this fall … Continue reading God Didn’t Promise to Keep You from Falling on Your Face
My Race to Run 