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...
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...
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,...
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...
Today I'm grateful for Meadow Rue Merrill who shares a story so achingly beautiful I devoured her book in one sitting. You really ought to pick it up. Here it is: Today Meadow gives us a glimpse into her family's life as they adopted little Ruth. Meadow's Story: The...
This topic has been ricocheting in my heart and head many years. I've noticed a greater influx of reader email and Facebook conversations about this topic, so much so that I felt it would be wise to address it again. (I wrote this post five ago, and I've updated it to...
It has never happened in my entire life. In fact, I never thought it was a thing. I mean, I know they do it. Every animal does, right? Even people do. But squirrels? A few weeks ago on a walk, I noticed a stationary squirrel. And guess what he/she was doing? Yep,...
I have a picture of my cat Scout here for a reason. She is a typical feline, aloof, set apart. She can take or leave my affection. (According to the picture, she would rather ponder nature and read the ESV Bible). Her indifference makes me want to pursue and pet her....
What can you do when Christian leaders fall? The leader may seem to have an easy life and gets away with exploiting others, abusing people, chasing greed. S(he) is surrounded by people who believe the facade, who seem to need to believe their narrative. But you see...
We're down to the last three days in crowdfunding #NotMarked. I'm praying we'll make it to the $25,000 level so I can create the audio book. To find out more about Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing after Sexual Abuse, click here. ... {Please place your name in the...
My hunch is that your greatest source of stress comes in the form of relationships, whether friendships or family or church. I can handle all sorts of stress, but if my relationships are wonky, my heart follows. In the midst of some of that turmoil, I penned this...
It's been forty-one years since those bully boys stole my body, mind, and bits and pieces of my shattered soul. They posed as interested neighbors, ready to help my ancient babysitter. They'd take me off her hands, lessen her load. Which is strange if you knew me back...