3 Ways to Optimize Your Bible Reading Plan
It’s that time of year when many of us begin new Bible reading plans, and we are wise to do so. Charles Spurgeon said, “Nobody
It’s Possible to Attend Every Holiday Gathering and Still Miss Christmas
Our culture moves at a fast pace every day of the year, but never more so than during the Christmas season. Last-minute shopping, holiday parties,
Why I Hope You’ll Return To Church: A Message for Those Who Have Left
In December of 2021, I went back to my hometown to attend the funeral of a lifelong friend. While I was there, I stopped by
2 Suggestions for Getting Through a Dark Time
I’m an early riser and am out of bed long before sunrise. After Shug (my one-year-old Golden Doodle) is fed, we head outside for a
Surviving a Hard Season
A couple of years ago, my husband and I (well, actually, my husband) planted ten Crape Myrtles in our backyard. I don’t have a green
Following Your Favorite Moments
Every night before bed, I go to the kitchen and prepare the coffee machine for the following day. I’m a deep sleeper, and it takes
3 Tips for Communicating With a Fool
Cicero once said, “It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.” It’s no small
Flannery O’Connor and the Case for Prayer Journaling
A few years ago, Flannery O’Connor’s prayer journals were published in book form. To be honest, I felt a little guilty reading them—they seemed too
What My Dog’s Separation Anxiety Reminded Me About God
Last fall, my husband and I brought home a Golden Doodle puppy named Shug. He’s everything you’d want a puppy to be—playful, smart, funny, easy
The God Who Sees
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of injustice, you know what it’s like when people in authority fail to see what’s happening. We’ve
Bouncing Back from Burnout
Back in March, I finished writing the second of back-to-back manuscripts. Most long writing projects are challenging, but some are more difficult than others; this
Making Friends in an Age of Isolation
Post-pandemic life has returned to normal in some spheres, but there is evidence that people aren’t getting together like they once did.[1] During the pandemic,