I am excited to partner with The Children's Book Review and author Joan Holub to bring you this special author interview. Joan is the author of almost 200 books. I had the opportunity to interview her about her latest book, I Am the Shark, a picture book that mixes fiction and non-fiction. Be sure to … Continue reading Author Interview with Joan Holub
I wasn’t particularly looking forward to the chaos of the day that was to come. Things had been crazy for a little while, and it was wearing on me. As I worked in my office before the kids woke up, I caught a glimpse of the sun rising. My office is on the western side … Continue reading Little Reminders
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Jasmine A. Stirling for a special book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice. Check out the giveaway contest at the end of the review. Jane Austen lived in a world with people who had a love for language. Words surrounded … Continue reading Book Review – A Most Clever Girl
I don’t know what you’re facing, but I know you’re tired. I know you come to the end of your rope every single day, but you keep pushing forward. It’s exhausting, but you don’t have to face these battles alone. You never have, and you never will. God is right beside you, and He longs … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Face Your Battles Alone
Saturday mornings are for sweet treats. My girls love baking. They both tell people they want to be pastry chefs in the future, so they are always eager to help.But baking with little ones always means there's going to be more of a mess than if I do it on my own. Cleaning up from … Continue reading The Mess that Surrounds You
I never saw her face-to-face. I never heard the sound of her voice. And yet, she touched my heart. It has been a year since she passed away, and she is deeply missed. Alora M. Knight lived to be 99 years old, and she did not waste her time on earth. What a blessing it … Continue reading A Faithful Servant
Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number has gotten so high. You look in the mirror, and your pre-baby figure has been replaced with curves you never knew could appear. But you know what? That body has done incredible things. It carried babies, it … Continue reading For the Mama Struggling with Her Weight
I have partnered with Cassie Hoyt and The Children's Book Review to bring you a book review of Cassie's newest book, I Miss You Most. When we can't be near those we love, recalling memories can provide some comfort. Cassie Hoyt tells a sweet story of children remembering all the fun things they do with grandparents, … Continue reading Book Review – I Miss You Most
As a mom of little ones, sometimes it’s hard to get together with friends. It feels like we’re pulled in many different directions, and yet we end up living a life of isolation because of all the immediate demands of raising children. Join me at Just Between Us as I share about a time … Continue reading The Blessing of an Interrupted Routine
I have partnered with The Children’s Book Review and author Bianca Schulze to bring you a special book review and giveaway of her newest book, Who Loves the Dragon? Dragon is excited for the Friendship Festival – one of the happiest times of the year, but she’s feeling sad and lonely because her friends, the … Continue reading Book Review – Who Loves the Dragon?
My husband is in the final six months of seminary. For nine years, he was a teacher, but during that time, he felt God nudging him toward ministry. We prayed about it but didn’t know what all of it meant. We didn’t know where God was leading, but we could feel him stirring something within … Continue reading When You Can’t See the Whole Picture
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Harper Collins to bring you a special book review of Christine Day's newest book, The Sea in Winter. Be sure to check out the book giveaway at the end of the post. Maisie feels as though everything has changed after suffering a knee injury while doing … Continue reading Book Review – The Sea in Winter
“I’m not a people person.” I’ve said that my entire life. I’m very much an introvert. I’m content with time alone, and that's what rejuvenates me. The thought of being with a lot of people at once is exhausting. But you know what? My husband made an astute observation recently that restructured my thinking on … Continue reading I’m an Introverted People Person
Have you ever had moments where you’ve questioned how or why God wanted to use you? Abraham was old, and yet his offspring became as numerous as the stars. Moses had a speech problem, and yet God used him to free the Israelites from bondage. Rahab was a prostitute, and yet God used her to … Continue reading God Can Use Us, Flaws and All
My sweet child, Kids can be mean. I hate that you know that reality. I hate that I can’t protect you from it or take away the pain that comes from it. But I hope you know you are loved beyond measure. You are an amazing person with so much to offer the world, and … Continue reading The Mean Kids Are Hurting
