Category: something extra

Five Habits of a Woman who Doesn’t Quit

Five Habits  of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit written by Nicki Koziarz.   This new book was released on March 1, and I had the honor of being part of the launch team. In this book, the parallels …

The Nature of My Words

This week I have taken some time to reflect on the nature of words. Words in general are pretty harmless. Strung together with emphasis and tone, they can take on an entire life of their own.  In scripture …

Spiritual Intimacy

At any given moment, I may start crying for no apparent reason. Keyword-”apparent”. I have experienced this in both appropriate and inappropriate places, and sometimes it even catches me off guard. When watching a baby I don’t know …

The First Thing I Learned in the Desert

When I visit a new place, I always like to think I can take a part of it home with me. Whether on vacation, traveling with a friend or just going on an overnight adventure, I feel the …

Leaning Into the Father

In the Arizona desert, I heard His voice. “Thank you.” He said, “You have served me well today.” I didn’t share that with anyone. I wasn’t afraid. I was just quiet. I didn’t know what to say- “Hey, …

Your Gifts: Are you Gifting or Giving?

When Christmas is upon us, and I start making a list of things I would like to purchase for my family and friends, I take it very seriously. I spend a lot of time picking out the perfect …

Wise Words From a (nearly) Empty Nest

A Guest Post from September…. That’s it, it is over. Our kids are grown. They are all leaving soon. My heart is full of pride, and shadowed with brokenness.  How will hubs and I survive after they all …

this is a Test

This post is a test to see how the new site is working…if YOU see this post, please comment and let me know WHERE you have seen it…. There should be new buttons and new post opportunities for …

Today I am a Contributing Author

Today my contributions begin for a wonderful new website called The Glorious Table. If you haven’t seen this yet, you must go over there and show these writers some love. Everyone is so authentic, and everyone is coming …

For the Love, by my friend Jen Hatmaker

Jen Hatmaker Yes, I CAN call her my friend. When I read her books, I feel like she is in my livingroom, and we are having an amazing conversation. I really understand why she writes the way she …