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Where I’ve Been (Besides Substack)
I’ve been fighting for every word, that’s where. If you didn’t know, I signed a contract with Moody Publishing for my second book last fall. It’s a book that will tackle lies Christians believe about suffering through a series of questions like, Am I suffering because of my sin? or Is comparing suffering helpful? You […]
The Gift of Our Bodies
Quick update: If you didn’t know, I’ve started a Substack. Going forward, most of my writing will be moved to Substack. There, you will find essays, poetry, and everything in between, as well as monthly updates and recommendations. I’d be honored if you’d subscribe. Don’t tell my physical therapist or my husband but against their […]
Lessons from My Garden
The leaves are starting to take a turn toward their fall colors here in Ohio, but I’m still gathering zinnias in my garden. The tree in my neighbor’s backyard is dropping its leaves into mine while I water my bell peppers and pick red tomatoes. I cut off a zucchini from its vine, take it […]
Glory Stealers
It’s puzzle season in my house right now. Usually starting sometime in November I start feeling the itch to start one. I’ve always loved puzzles, but they just hit differently in your thirties. Maybe it’s a (almost geriatric) millennial thing. Anyways, you know who else loves a good puzzle? My three-year-old. He’s actually not terrible […]
Turn Over the Tables in my Heart, Lord
What’s on your dining table right now? Is it hidden under all kinds of random stuff like mine is? Our dining table often becomes a catch-all table. At dinner, my poor husband tries to eat without knocking over the boxes with his elbow. My son launches his food, hitting the papers in the middle. Bills […]