As a little girl, I dreamed of marriage. I wondered what it would be like to be loved. Fifteen years ago, Eric and I stood before each...

God's goodness and grace is evident when He redirects our focus from the sin of others to sin within. Hurt is blinding. Pride is binding....

When you work on a puzzle, you will be able to see part of the picture before it's finished. Still, it isn't complete until the final...

"You've got mail." It was the early 2000s. A young, 13 year old me spent hours at the computer sending e-mails to Aunt Judy and reading...

Okay, I'm not usually one to jump on the random, special days that come across the calendar. (Unless it's Ice Cream Day. Sign me up for...

Fear. Anxiety. Disappointment. Rejection. Brokenness. Heartbreak. Simple words that cover so much ground. Our experiences may be...

“Names are the sweetest and most important sound in any language” (Dale Carnegie). It’s even been said that a good name is more valuable...

Sometimes we have to face our fears. It can mean the risk losing face with a human audience, but the gain of trusting God with the...

There is a personal story I want to share with you. It’s one I kept hidden away in a box of fear and shame. It's a story of a dark...

"Ain't nobody got time for that."⁣ ⁣ That phrase has been my theme. This past week I was the sickest I've been for awhile. It probably...

Everyone loves a riveting story. What makes a good tale? Is it the setting, character, plot, or theme? The final destination is probably...

Dear Son, On the day you were born, a dream came true. For years I had imagined what it might be like to become a mom. For months, I had...

The most tempting thing about reading a book is resisting the urge to sneak a peek at what comes next! Do you ever wish we could do that...

Alright. The title may be a bit dramatic, I admit, but let's talk about dealing with people who hurt you. As much as you may wish for a...

Leave it to me to find a piece of shrapnel on the road. ⁣ ⁣ Eric and I were on a trip from California to Michigan. Just a handful of...

This corner in a small town means something to me. A few years ago I reunited with my uncle in that spot. We didn't know each other very...

With Father’s Day on the horizon, I thought it would be nice to sit down with my Dad for a little Q&A. He’s one of my heroes even though...

Have you ever been around someone whose words, even in jest, tear down instead of build up? Have you ever known someone who says much...

Someone recently shared that she has a "black thumb." It made me laugh because I fully relate. Eric and I love fresh rosemary. Despite...

A simple moment. A service unseen by most. Those are the acts that often make the greatest impact. Eric took the responsibility of...