Today would have been my precious father’s 77th birthday. Two weeks before Christmas, my Mom held him and my brother and I held his hands, as God brought him Home. I am missing him and thinking about him so much today – especially about what an incredible gift that I’ve been given in my Dad. […]
My Latest Book Update (AKA “Coming Out of the Writing Cave”)
Hey, everybody! I’m coming out of my writing cave for a few short minutes to give you all an update on the progress of our book deadline. Also, I’d love to ask for a specific prayer request. Jeff and I are about halfway through with the book (click here to read more about our Love […]
Do you need stress-free mornings?! Here’s the key.
With everything going on these days, what with juggling an intense season in my next research project, AND helping my mom and dad after his stroke, AND getting my daughter off to college , I realize I am in dire need of advice from others who have been there before me. Especially in the mornings, […]
She’s going to college this week – and I’m trying to Let Go
It’s a big week. One of my closest friends and I stood next to each other during worship at church this Sunday, with tears rolling down our cheeks. Our kids were born three weeks apart… and this is the week we are moving them to college. I was fine until I realized move-in was less […]
Finding Rest On A Wild Ride
The past five months have been one crazy ride. Think “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” with some spinning teacups and a “Tilt-A-Whirl” thrown in the mix. I’ve traveled extensively for speaking engagements, launched a new devotional for women (Find Rest), launched a curriculum about relationships and money (Men, Women & Money), traveled the country for research […]
