We all want to live better stories, don’t we? I know I do. Part of discerning your new story is looking back on your past and figuring out patterns that were destructive and led you down frustrating paths. And it’s also helpful to celebrate the wins too. Let’s just...
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What to do if you’re misunderstood
This article has its roots in one of my latest books, The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible. ... A few years ago, I walked through a difficult misunderstanding with a loved one. No matter what I did, I could not convince them of my innocence, nor did any sort of...
Welcome to the New Look!
I've been quietly working behind the scenes designing and re-doing this site. I'm so thankful for how it turned out. Huge hugs to Stormhill media for assisting me. They made the transition from idea to live quite smooth. In this place, I want you to know you're seen,...
1000 Episodes of Pray Every Day!
A little over three years ago, my 365 devotional, Jesus Every Day, released. In January of 2018, I attended my yearly Mastermind retreat, asking what would be a unique way to get the word out for the devotional where I basically prayed people through the Bible in one...
ANONYMOUS: From someone injured by the church
Someone sent me this post, and I felt so strongly about it, I decided to post it. These are not my words. They are the words of someone who has been hurt deeply by the church. There are many of you who can relate to this post, and I pray it blesses you. ... Though I...
Day of Reckoning
Consider these definitions of Day of Reckoning: If someone talks about the day of reckoning, they mean a day or time in the future when people will be forced to deal with an unpleasant situation which they have avoided until now. via COBUILD Advanced English...
From How To to Me Too
At the SoCal Christian writers conference, I had a conversation with a fellow writer. Something she said resonated with me. "We used to write how to books." For so long our Christian living titles populating Christian bookstore shelves were didactic. How to be a...
Feeling Unloved and Unseen? Two ways to be prayed for.
I can't tell you how many times I've received correspondence like this: I'm sure you hear it every day, all day, how your personal prayers seem to be just what we need for that particular time or season in someone's life. & I am no different on this. This last...
Why I give You Flowers Today
When I was an elementary school student, I remember May 1st fondly. We typically stapled decorated paper cones, then filled them with flowers. After school, we were to surprise a neighbor or friend by hanging that flower-filled cone onto someone's doorknob. It was the...
When Leaders Fall
I'm sitting in my bed, second day in a row, battling the bronchitis beast that seems to have the most tenacious claws into my lungs. I'm tired of coughing. I'm tired of feeling sick. But that same overwhelm hits me square in the chest when it comes to the recent...
Vote for your favorite art
A little art shop is in the works, and I would so appreciate your help. What are your top three favorites? Vote in the comments.
Why I Make Art for Lent
Some of you have asked me why I do art for Lent. It's something I started several years ago, longing to do something proactive as I anticipated the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Somehow eliminating something felt less celebratory to me. It had become rote...