I’m excited to introduce a brand new edition of the nature scripture scavenger hunt for you and your family to enjoy together! Spring’s been acting like a weekend teenager here in Michigan this year: It seems she wants to sleep in a little bit this year! We’ve endured some late-season snow and send unseasonably cool… View more
A fresh spring day shines outside my window as I’m sitting down to type this post. Birds chirp sweet little songs. The sun rests warm fingers on my shoulder. Tree branches wave hello in the breeze, showing off the hundreds of bright green buds waiting to burst into leaf. Nature’s reminding me of new beginnings… View more
(This post was originally published on March 27, 2018. In light of the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, I decided to highlight this post once again by republishing. I believe it’s just as timely for today.) Anyone with an ear toward current events can feel it—race concerns are still raw and… View more
I never expected to turn into a couch potato. I’m one of those women who loves checking things off a to-do list. My days tend to spin by in a flurry of activity, as I complete task after task. I’m on my feet. Hustling. Moving. Getting things done! But at the end of the… View more
A sweet bouquet of orange and pink blossoms graces my dinner table today. My daughter received the cheery flowers after a ballet performance this weekend and decided to share their splendor with the whole family Now, each time I glance toward my kitchen, I’m struck by how much one small thing can change the whole… View more
Do you ever look at your calendar and marvel at the order and symmetry of all those neat little boxes, lined up in precise rows of seven? If your life is anything like mine, your days could be better represented by messy ink blots of various colors and size. (Or perhaps just stains of… View more
I’ve been busy crafting in the kitchen again this week. With Mother Nature getting a bit cranky this time of year, I avoid her bitter blasts of cold by huddling in my kitchen with craft projects as much as I can! This week’s project was something I’ve been wanting to try ever since our family… View more
Today I’m sitting in a cozy home as snowflakes swirl around outside my window. My coffee cup is full. My feet are tucked into a warm pair of slippers. And I have the joy and privilege of living out my calling to write and encourage other moms. I am blessed. But as I type these… View more
(This post is part of The Enemies of Grace series. Click here to learn more.) I tried to start this post with a story, friends. It’s what a good writer is supposed to do, after all. Throw out a catchy “hook” and reel everyone in with a comedic moment or a tear-jerking anecdote. But instead… View more
Today, I’ve got a sweet little craft that I’m excited to share because it’s a great project to do with older daughters, nieces, or any other special girl in your life. My daughter and I recently invited my nieces over for a crafting afternoon, and these boho dreamcatchers were the project of choice for this… View more
