Earlier this week I was working outside and realized my entire time was accompanied by the sound o f a neighbor’s chainsaw. The more I focused on it, the more comforting it was. Clearly, my mind isn’t geared to the horror movie genre. Anyway, I wanted to figure out why was that sound pleasant to…
We Finished the Surrendering Stinkin’ Thinkin’ Series! Interview with My Co-Author, Hannah We did it. Writing a series with one of our kids was something I really didn’t give much thought to because, gasp, they don’t love reading as much as I do. Yet after Hannah completed middle school and overcame significant challenges, we processed…
I’m a little late, I had other blogging posts scheduled, but each year I try to write a birthday related post. Well this was a big one. 5-0. Fifty years. Or as one fellow 50 said, “I can’t believe we’re half a century year old.” That I wasn’t ready for. But overall, I’m ready for…
Well, today I turn 50. It wasn’t how I pictured it, and I’m a bit bummed, honestly. Most of the year I like hiding and being behind the scenes. My birthday? I don’t dismiss it. I work darn hard and pour my everything into those around me. Words are my life, so to hear positive…
Over the years, I’ve prayed with and encouraged girls of all ages. I’ve taught Sunday School and VBS. I’ve helped in youth group and even facilitated a mentoring ministry for girls. I’ve taken calls when dinner was ready and waved goodbye to my husband, because we knew the calls were important and I wouldn’t be…
I’ve been pretty transparent about hormonal imbalance, menopause complications, and adrenal fatigue. I try not to get too specific, because I understand men read my work as well. (Thanks, guys!) Today I am sharing a bit more detail, but in a way that I believe can help women and men. So, here I go. I…