Sometimes you need to take a break and relax with a great book. Even if you love to read as I do, sometimes you might need a little extra push and some encouragement to take a break from your work- or maybe you need some suggestions on what to read. That’s what this post is all about.
Read moreNothing Moved But the Tide: A Short Story
Some of you may know I’ve been working on writing my first novel, a historical romance called Sorrento Girl. The manuscript for this is finally at a stage where I can start exploring different options for publication. I don't know how long that process will take, but I'm guessing I might need some patience.
I'm looking forward to the day when I can share Sorrento Girl with you all. While I wait, I thought it would be fun to write a short story that I could share right now.
What a Prayer Walk is (and Why it's Powerful)
The first time I learned about the idea of a prayer walk, I was a newlywed in college. Late one Friday night in the fall, after having just gone to sleep, my husband and I heard a lot of voices in the hallway landing outside our apartment door, then a knock. Derek got up and answered, and I overheard the following question, “Hey, we’re going on a prayer walk around the campus tonight? You want to come?”
Read more10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Rest with an Evening Routine
Are you taking good care of yourself? Self-care is not selfish. It’s good stewardship of what God gave you. Your body, mind and soul belong to God and if you want to have something to give to others, then you need to be taking care of yourself.
Getting plenty of sleep needs to be a high priority if you want to enjoy optimal health.
A good night’s rest (and a good morning) is best achieved with an evening routine that eases you gently into slumber. This is an excellent time to add some measures of self-care to your day.
Read more3 Truths on How God Designed His People For Community
Christians were made to be part of a community. We can pull some truths from the analogy of sheep to God's people in the Bible to understand more deeply why this is so.
Read moreGod's Never Failing Love (even when you feel forgotten)
It might be tempting to feel forgotten by God.Sometimes I even feel justified in thinking that way.
After all, it’s been a rough year. Scratch that, it’s been a challenging couple of years.
I really don’t want to seem ungrateful and believe me, I’ve been trying really hard to keep a positive spin on things.
Read moreHow to Trust in God's Greater Plan for Your Life
I don’t know what happens when you hear God calling you to something, but I typically do what Jonah did. I run the other way. Especially when it doesn’t fit into my tidy plans.
Read more5 Powerful Reasons Why We Don't Need to Worry
If there’s something to worry about, I will probably be the first one to grab that what-if out of nowhere and contemplate all its possible outcomes. It’s my way of feeling like I can spot trouble before it happens so I can do something to prevent it from becoming my own horrible reality.
Read moreThe Purpose Behind Christian Hospitality
Shortly after we were married, my husband and I moved hundreds of miles away from our hometown to go to college. We were strangers to nearly everyone in our new town. Not long after arriving, we ended up going to a church where we were warmly welcomed and shown what Christian hospitality is all about.
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