This summer I’ve had the beautiful privilege of getting to know Emily Wierenga and have thoroughly enjoyed the gift of her story told in her new book Atlas Girl. Emily is an award-winning journalist, blogger, commissioned artist and columnist, as well as the author of five books including her memoir, Atlas Girl: Finding Home in the Last Place I […]
This Week’s Wardrobe {a promise & a prayer}
Beautiful artwork by @incourage. “Since I’ve been chosen by God for this new life of LOVE, Lord dress me in the wardrobe YOU have picked out for me: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Through Your spirit living in me, make me even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master […]
You’ll Never Be Perfect {and that’s a good thing}
I couldn’t silence the words used to describe how much I’d disappointed her. An email filled with criticism had slipped into my inbox that week and it hurt my feelings … for days. The shooting pain of failure, regret, and flaw-focused thinking struck like lightening through my heart. That one email set off a storm of self-doubting emotions. It’s […]
“I Need Some Help Here” {book giveaway} WINNERS!
It’s easy to feel worried and anxious as a parent. There are so many areas of your child’s life that can go wrong along the way. What’s a mom to do? In I Need Some Help Here! Hope for When Your Kids Don’t Go According to Plan, Kathi Lipp meets you in your moments of panic or […]
how to start your week {a promise & a prayer}
{Art Source: @incourage} Jesus, teach me to number my days this week, so that I might gain a heart of wisdom; not because You want me to get more done but because You want me to slow down and remember what You’ve already done: *You’ve defined my worth outside of my work. (Titus 3:4-5) *You’ve pre-determined my […]