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Take a Risk as You Step Into the Deep Waters of Faith

A fun project popped into my head. The idea had the potential to strengthen families and spur on meaningful conversations. Instead of attempting the project on my own, I took a risk and asked a few others if they wanted to collaborate. To my delight, they were intrigued about the project and willing to be a part of it. I was thrilled!

It seemed like a God-inspired idea! The door of possibility was open wide.

We worked hard, against difficult odds, and pressed on. And then (due to unexpected...

Finding Beauty in the Unexpected

Photo Credit: Alyssa & Drew Photography

I often strive, drive, and run out of gas as I try to do more and be more.

Several years ago, my daughter and I sat down to relax and paint while the rest of the family was at soccer practice. We needed to let our souls breathe by slowing down. We had a delightful time using watercolor to unwind. My daughter is a bit horse crazy, so she brought a horse to life with deliberate brushstrokes. I took on the challenge of painting a blueberry bush. I took my...

Interview with Shannon Popkin (Author of Control Girl)

At two different writing conferences, I spotted women who looked familiar. God kept crossing our paths. In both instances, we did not know each other, although it felt like we did. The first woman was Gina, the second woman was Shannon. The common factor? We were writing books about control.

Maybe our souls recognized that common thread? Or more likely, God drew us together for encouragement on the journey to freedom.

Do you struggle with control issues? Today’s guest, on the Interview Serie...

Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Persisting

Take a short break from your to-do list and unwind as you read this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman.

Dear Tightly Wound Woman:

My love is persistent– not forceful but strong, not demanding but unwavering. I care about you—more than you realize.

I have created you to be both bold and beautiful, both tenacious and gracious.

There is middle ground to be found as you follow My Lead.

It is not weak to follow Me, in fact, it takes a special kind of strength to do so.
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Beauty and the Beast with our Daughters

Are you going to see “Beauty and the Beast”? The themes in the movie provide a natural springboard to talk to our daughters about admirable character qualities like: beauty, courage, and kindness. Last week, we talked body image at 40 and today we’re talking about some beauty secrets for the younger crowd (but really for all of us).

A Daughter’s True Beauty

More than a pretty face, I want you to have an attractive heart. One that extends the beauty of grace to others, one that makes up quick...

Because You’re Stuck and Unstuck by Grace (Guest Post by Dalene Reyburn)

My friend, Kate Motaung, introduced me to her South African friend, Dalene Reyburn, and her compelling book Dragons and Dirt: The Truth about Changing the World – and the Courage it Requires. You can read my review of it here.

Today, I’m happy to welcome Dalene to this space as she helps us enjoy the gift of grace. I’m grabbing my rooibos tea and soaking in these life-giving, captivating words. Join me?

Because You’re Stuck (and Unstuck) by Grace

By: Dalene Reyburn

I love maps almost as much...

Body Image at 40 (and the beauty secret that changes everything).

When I was in 7th grade (at the rat tail end of the 80’s) I was not allowed to wear make-up yet. So I secretly (but not so subtly) applied it at school.

Pink frosted lip gloss (a shimmery glue-like substance) and bold blue eye shadow were my weapons of choice to woo the boys (who were a foot shorter than me…convenient). I felt grown-up, but I looked like a clown.

Don’t get me started on the bangs that were ratted up so high they scrapped the ceiling as I entered Science Class. Ah yes, Scienc...

Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Getting Unstuck

Let’s find rest for our try hard souls through this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman.

Dear Tightly Wound Woman*:

Are you feeling stuck?

Are tangles from the past, the muddy waters of today, or the fear that looms ahead, holding you back?

Weariness weighs you down like a lead jacket. Waiting rooms threaten to suffocate joy. Worry stirs up stress.

But, dear daughter, there is so much more for you. All is not lost.

A breakthrough is coming!

It might not be the silver lining that you w...

Valentine’s Expectations: Because He’s Not Always Thinking about Flowers and You’re Not Always Thinking About Sex

Public Service Announcement for Married Couples Everywhere!

Your spouse can’t read your mind. Silent desires are hard to meet.

Unrealistic expectations can plague our hearts on Valentine’s Day and choke out sweet love throughout the whole year too.

Do you have secret hopes that your husband will show up with two dozen long stem roses, luscious hand-dipped strawberries in silky chocolate, and a handwritten card that expresses his sincerest appreciation and deepest attraction for you?

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Tune Out the Loud of Life and Tune In to Love

I had overdone it.

After a productive season, I hit a wall and it wasn’t my body that was bruised from the impact. It was my soul.

Right around this time, there was an event happening that I normally participated in, but I heard God whisper not to take part. Attending this event was not what my soul needed. It would have resulted in more fatigue for my depleted self. Like a moth to flame, I was drawn to this bright and beautiful thing. But this phrase was stuck on repeat, calling me from it:...