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January 23, 2019
Let God Do the Heavy-Lifting (Matthew 11)
Whether you are joining us for the sugar fast, or not, I hope this devotional (from the 40 Day Sugar Fast) will inspire you to trade the heaviness you are carrying for a lighter load. You are so loved by God, just as you are. But since He loves you so much, He invites you to lay down the burdens you are carrying and cast them upon His most capable shoulders.
From Heavyweight to LightweightCome to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I...
January 22, 2019
What I Learned from Launching My First Book
I am often asked questions about my book launch process for Made Like Martha. So I’ve compiled some key takeaways from the experience and am sharing them here. If you are a writer, want to be a writer, or know a writer, I hope you find this information helpful in regards to launching a book.
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Also, I want to make sure y...
January 9, 2019
Interview with Kate Motaung and Shannon Popkin (Authors of Influence)
It is a joy to connect you with my writing friends via the Author Interview Series. Our goal is to showcase resources that may be of interest to you or your friends, as we find grace in the unraveling, together.
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Both of the authors featured in this interview have been a part of the series before, but they are back beca...
December 21, 2018
Favorite Books, Podcasts, and Posts of 2018
It’s time for the mother load of posts! The one where I share my favorites from the past year. There are lots of things to read, listen to, and be encouraged by, here.
I hope you enjoy this collection of my favorite books, podcast episodes, and posts of 2018. Let us know YOUR favorites, in the comments.
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Favorite Books:...December 12, 2018
Advent Wonder: The Good Creator
Charis Seed Photography
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, my friends, Jen and Jeremy, from Charis Seed Photography, have put together a stunning Advent series. The series combines their one-of-a-kind photography with stirring devotional reflections.
Here is a sneak peek from Jen and Jeremy…
The Good CreatorRomans 8:29 (NLT) – “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”
Let’s peek a...
November 28, 2018
Give It A Rest: Receive the Gift You’ve Been Refusing
I like to get things done. I find deep satisfaction in checking things off my to-do list. But sometimes the best thing I can do is leave some things undone, and even allow myself to be undone.
That’s where this modern-Martha found herself a few weeks ago. It felt like I was walking through molasses, or sticky tar, whichever one makes you think of moving in slow motion and it being difficult to put one foot in front of the other.
The cold gray sky, the remembrance of loss, and the conclusion...
November 20, 2018
How “This Is Us” Gives Words to My Feelings as an Adoptive Parent
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. This month houses our son’s Family Day, when, five years ago, a local judge declared that our adoption was finalized.
As Thanksgiving nears, we are grateful for so much, especially the life of our Strong One and how he fills our family with joy and opportunities to grow.
One day he announced, “Mom, I am not antagonizing and you’re a genius.” His vocabulary impresses us on the regular.
When we asked him what he was learning at school, he said, “T...
October 30, 2018
Interview with Shontell Brewer (Author of Missionary Mom)
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Many great books released into the world this month, what fun! I had the honor of writing the foreward for one of them. Sacred Ground Sticky Floors: How Less-Than-Perfect Parents Can Raise (Kind of) Great Kids is the latest book by the uber-talented, Jami Amerine. It’s a fresh dose of hilarity and a...
October 23, 2018
The Daughter Song Releases Into the World
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Daughter Song DeliveryDiscouragement and loneliness were unfortunate companions against a chilly November sky. I pushed the sanctuary door open, with a sigh.
My friend was waiting for me. Before we began the much-anticipated project, I named the heaviness tethered to my heart.
She listened.
Unfiltered, I poured out t...
October 17, 2018
Interview with Ashley Hales (Author of Finding Holy in the Suburbs)
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What joy to bring you another installment of the Author Interview Series. Today we’re interviewing the lovely and talented, Ashley Hales. Ashley is a true writer—she got a PhD in English, but more importantly, she writes what she believes with excellence and honesty.
Author Interview with Ashely Hales
How has your per...
