DEVOTIONALS
Five practical ways to pursue the peace of God
We were all hoping for a better year in 2021, right? A year without the tensions and turmoil of 2020. A return to at least a little bit of normalcy and less worry, frustration, and fear. And.....the first week of 2021 erupted like an angry volcano. Although it's not...
Your pain won’t last forever
Usually I gain a few holiday pounds during the Christmas season. I enjoy baking, cooking, and indulging in all the extra holiday treats at family gatherings and parties. But....this year was different. Although I never had an official diagnosis (I figured it may have...
When you can’t stop: How to overcome temptation’s momentum
The moment we looked out the window of our home in northern Wisconsin, my two brothers and I knew we had to try it. Freezing rain had coated the world in a dangerous, but beckoning, layer of ice. Trees bent under the icy weight, glistening in the bright sunlight. The...
FUN FRIDAYS
Trying to look like a real author on social media
Though I've always loved writing, it's only in the last couple of years that I've begun to take steps to grow as a writer. One of those steps led me to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Texas last year. I was thrilled to connect with other...
10 Reasons to NOT be a daycare provider
To commemorate my 28th month of being a daycare provider, I’ve put together a list of requirements for those of you who may be considering pursuing this career. Of course, these are not the official requirements for state licensing, but they should be…
