We are gathered in the quiet early morning amidst twinkles and tinsel. My boys are running in elated circles as I drink my coffee with half-opened eyes and gift tape still stuck to my pajamas from late-night wrapping. What would Christmas morning be like without coffee? I wonder. And then I take another sip. Because clearly that’s the question of a woman who hasn’t had enough caffeine. The boys ... View Post
Erin’s Book Nook: The Faith Girlz Backpack Bible
If you have a tween girl, her shopping list is likely the length of your arm. And chances are, the idea of most of her wish list items gives your wallet anxiety: Apple Watches, iPhones, makeup from Sephora, or trendy clothes with so little fabric you can't fathom how the price tag can be so high. Amen? Well, here's another idea for you! The Follow Your Heart Faith Girlz Backpack Bible is just a ... View Post
What Skinny Jeans Taught Me About Confessing Our Sins
My husband and I lead a marriage small group at our church. The topic of marriage, the importance of it to the Kingdom of God, and all the challenges that come with it, are close to our heart. I’ve written numerous times about our imperfect marriage. Our marriage is imperfect because we are imperfect. In fact, a statement of our imperfection might be an understatement. Let’s just say we’re daily ... View Post
Four Steps To Remembering You’re Blessed
Have you even forgotten you’re blessed? I have. And it was only days ago. But here’s what I’ve discovered since. I was standing in the checkout aisle at Home Depot. As the cashier scanned the three blue rolls of painting tape, he asked how I was doing. I muttered something, maybe along the lines of OKAY, as I tried to keep my composure. It wasn’t a question I was interested in answering. ... View Post
Waiting on the Promise
Have you ever felt as though God has given you a promise? I’m talking about a whisper in your spirit, a prophecy, or a vision so incredible and fleeting you think surely you’ve been drinking too many lattes. I have. September of 2016 marked the beginning of a season of great communication and whispered promises between the Lord and me. It began with an entertainment fast (that means no TV or ... View Post
When the Promise Doesn’t Go as Planned
“I don’t see an embryo,” said the ultrasound tech. I felt the pressure as she moved the wand around. Since I’d begun bleeding that morning, I was expecting to see a blip of life on the screen without a heartbeat, as I had ten years ago when I miscarried, but the screen was nothing but black. “I’m sorry,” she said. “There’s nothing there.” “I don’t understand,” I replied. I was surprised I ... View Post
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