Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography I often strive, drive, and run out of gas as I try to do more and be more. Several years ago, my daughter and I sat down to relax and paint while the rest of the family was at soccer practice. We needed to…
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At two different writing conferences, I spotted women who looked familiar. God kept crossing our paths. In both instances, we did not know each other, although it felt like we did. The first woman was Gina, the second woman was Shannon. The common factor? We were writing books about control….
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Take a short break from your to-do list and unwind as you read this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman. Dear Tightly Wound Woman: My love is persistent– not forceful but strong, not demanding but unwavering. I care about you—more than you realize. I have created you to be…
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Are you going to see “Beauty and the Beast”?* Some of the themes in the movie provide a natural springboard to talk to our daughters about admirable character qualities like: beauty, courage, and kindness. Last week, we talked body image at 40 and today we’re talking about some beauty secrets…
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My friend, Kate Motaung, introduced me to her South African friend, Dalene Reyburn, and her compelling book Dragons and Dirt: The Truth about Changing the World – and the Courage it Requires. You can read my review of it here. Today, I’m happy to welcome Dalene to this space as…
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When I was in 7th grade (at the rat tail end of the 80’s) I was not allowed to wear make-up yet. So I secretly (but not so subtly) applied it at school. Pink frosted lip gloss (a shimmery glue-like substance) and bold blue eye shadow were my weapons of…
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