The Sharing of Recipes
I’m thankful for the sharing of great recipes. My friend tells me I must make a butternut squash manicotti. I might make some version of this but will most likely use boxed manicotti or large shells. I do love asking friends if they’ve tried any new recipes. It’s always a wonderful conversation that connects us […]
The Quotes You Keep in Your Purse
Sometimes at speaking events, I’ll mention the quotes I’ve kept in my purse or on my phone. I tell the audience how certain quotes ground you on unsteady days. During the book signing time, a woman approached my table with a weathered piece of paper, crumpled and even smeared with the dough from pie crust […]
Some Photos: A Speaking Event
First Little Dusting
It always feels a little magical when you wake up to snow. Even a little snow–like this first dusting–brings back the joy of a childhood always waiting for snow in the wintertime. I love looking up into the streetlights to check for signs of snowfall in the cold, dark evening. I love watching the swirl […]
Remember Gratitude
If you don’t know where to start when talking to God, remember gratitude. I love writing down all the things I’m thankful for. It cultivates a happy heart. I especially love thanking God for things that seem disappointing, painful, or hard because it demonstrates faith in God’s goodness and sovereignty. I run through the day […]
Everything You Need
This morning as I prayed for my children, the same verse kept resonating in my mind. It brought such comfort to my soul and provided a rich promise. In 2 Peter 1:2-4, we read this: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his […]
Time Management Tips for Writers
This week, a few people contacted me to ask about time management when trying to finish a writing project. In fact, over the past several months, I’ve been hearing the question more and more. How do you find time to write? How do I finish my project? Tell me the secret! Since, I’ve published eight […]
A Blessing to Pray Over Someone
This morning, I send portions of Psalm 20 (written by King David before entering into battle) to a few loved ones. It functions as a beautiful prayer of blessing over people, and I thought you’d enjoy these powerful words and the parts I bolded as you pray for yourself and others this morning. May the Lord answer […]
Stay Calm. Make No Sudden Movements.
I stand quietly at the kitchen sink with all my vegetables washed and ready for slicing. I’m happy with the little grab-n-go bags of veggies that will stand ready in the fridge for school lunches. In the quiet of the kitchen, I’m listening to the fighting of teenage girls. This time, I don’t enter in. […]
Just Go Around Me
This morning, I read a sweet bumper sticker that said, “I’m retired. Just go around me.” Just go around me. I smiled as I considered this older person taking his sweet time to drive down the road. He didn’t need to rush, arrive first, win any prize, or prove himself. He’s too old for that […]