Finding Grace in the Unraveling of Life
I’ve been a planner for as long as I can remember. In high school, I made a timeline of my life, on styrofoam poster board. It housed milestones from my past—places we lived, important relationships, accomplishments—and hopes for my future. Go to Central Michigan University Become a Special Education Teacher…
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The Author Interview Series continues with good news from energetic, authentic, and fun friend, Kristin Funston. Kristin’s book, More for Mom, will help you live with intention and joy as you realize that God wants to help you live fully instead of living depleted. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this…
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Our friend Dave was in critical condition when I had my first heart-to-heart conversation with my new friend, Catherine. She listened well, offered hope—woven with empathetic words, and committed to pray for my wounded friend…whom she’d never met. It meant a great deal. Part of our conversation was also about…
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My literary agent, Blythe Daniel, and her mother have written a book that addresses mother/daughter relationships. Dr. Helen McIntosh didn’t have the luxury of mostly loving moments with her mother. Her mother battled anxiety, anger, and alcoholism, while Helen struggled to fend off her verbal abuse. After Helen became a…
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Each year, on March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. There are lovely articles written from parents’ perspectives, about raising children with Down Syndrome, but this year, I am writing about the gift of having a sibling with special needs. I think many parents worry how their other children…
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Whether you joined us for the sugar fast, or not, I hope this devotional (from the 40 Day Sugar Fast), on Matthew 23, will inspire you to live out an authentic faith, not a hypocritical one. *Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through…
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