I knew what I was doing the moment I pushed “purchase.” I had not worn a dress in years, probably at our older children’s weddings. Even then I felt self-conscious and insecure, two things I’ve allowed to embed into my fabric layered in faith. It was a gift card, so I decided if it didn’t…
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ACFW Fiction Finder August Releases
August 2019 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: The Butterfly Recluse by Therese Heckenkamp — Lila finds solace in her sheltered world by raising butterflies and surrounding herself with their gentle beauty. They’re all she needs—until a motorcycle-riding stranger roars up her…
Book Review: Shame Off You by Denise Pass
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 Shame is an assault on the core of who we are. It assassinates our character, minimizes our worth, and dashes our hope. Like Adam and Eve, we often hide shame, but hiding never heals it. Left unattended, shame can develop…
Where Do You Come From?
Earlier this month I traveled back to my hometown and looked at photos, furniture, and paperwork from years gone by. I loved that she labeled things so the history and origin was right there. There were memories of going to the drug store with the Green Stamp book, and she still has them. Sewing patterns…
Book Review: Meditation for Relaxation by Adam O’Neill
Practical Meditations for Real Relaxation When you’re caught in the waves of a busy mind, pushed and pulled from place to place, day and night―wouldn’t it be wonderful to finally relax? You can. The meditation strategies and practices inside this book will help you find calm, get better sleep, and beat stress. Reset your thoughts…
The Hovering Parent that is Me
Have I mentioned parenting is hard? How about that no one prepared me for the young adult years? I have been crushed more times watching them grow than I thought possible. Same for the teen. Honestly? I still struggle with wanting to wrap them up in bubble wrap and keep them inside. Forever. Well, that’s…