“Hurry up!” “Slow down!” “Get your homework done” “Get your backpack loaded.” “Why didn’t you do this?” “Why in the world did you do that?!” If I stop to think about the everyday phrases that fly out of my mouth, these are just a few that come to mind. In the hustle and bustle of… View more
I almost perished on Valentines Day, 1997. Really. Here’s how it happened. Up to that point in life, my romantic life had been. . . lackluster. I would’ve made an exceptional romantic heroine—for a novel about unrequited love. I was a college freshman dreading the arrival of yet another Valentine’s Day with no boyfriend in sight…. View more
I recently opened an old photo book and found some notes I’d stashed inside back in my high school days—words of appreciation scrawled by fellow mission team friends. I remember turning to them, back in my high school days, to find encouragement on days when I was doubting my worth. Their words still touched my… View more
Are you looking for an easy way to show some love to your family and friends? These printable love notes are the perfect way to do that, and they are completely free to download and print. Each note says “I Love You” and leaves a little space for you to add a personal note of encouragement…. View more
Is anyone else getting weary of winter? In December, the cold feels novel: the first snowfalls of the season come with Christmas charm to cast a glow around the edges. But what’s enchanting in December becomes mundane in January and downright merciless by February. I’m sorry Winter, but I feel like it’s time for you to… View more
So you know those mornings when nothing seems to go right? You spill coffee on the new shirt you just slipped into ten minutes ago. And, of course, you don’t have time to change it because your son’s gloves have gone AWOL. Tempers flare as you search frantically through the house before rushing into the… View more
(This is part of the Enemies of Grace series. Click here to learn more.) I knew this girl once. She was one of those annoyingly energetic types who’s always doing something—volunteering here, serving on a committee there, working on projects outside the home while somehow still keeping her house tidy and her kids on schedule. … View more
Hi friends! I recently crafted these cute, clothespin picture frames and wanted to share the idea with you. I love getting my fingers busy with creative projects, but don’t usually have the time for complicated endeavors. These guys came together in less than an hour! If you do a lot of crafting, you’ll likely have… View more
“There is nothing but God’s grace. We walk upon it; we breathe it; we live and die by it; it makes the nails and axles of the universe.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
