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May 23, 2017
When Rapists WIN
I’m watching the Netflix series The Keepers right now, and halfway through, I’m sad. Sad because, wow, sexual abuse has always been a problem, and as long as powerful people get away with it, powerful systems will seek to cover it up, revictimizing victims. It’s sickening. The documentary looks into the killing of a young […]
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May 22, 2017
3 -15 – Chrystal Hurst
Chrystal Hurst is a mother of five, and she has an incredible story. She’s a speaker and writer who also happens to be the daughter of prolific pastor Tony Evans. She also has a podcast called Chrystal’s Chronicles. Her latest book is releasing this summer, and it looks to be amazing: How Our Stories Intersected […]
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May 15, 2017
3-14 Candice Curry
Candice Curry is an author and mom who has an extremely interesting and poignant story about her growing up years. Her father was a con man. And tomorrow, her book releases! How Our Stories Intersected Candice and I share a publisher (Baker), and we now share similar stories about our pasts–not that our fathers are […]
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May 8, 2017
3-13 – Heather MacFadyen
Heather MacFadyen is a mommy of four boys, wife of one, who learned a difficult lesson about the difference between being a child-centered mom and a God-centered mom. She has a super helpful site called God-Centered Mom as well as a podcast of the same name. How Our Stories Intersected Heather and I met at […]
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May 4, 2017
Lori’s messy parenting journey
I’m thankful to have Lori Wildenberg, author of her parenting book, Messy Journey. In it she shares her own journey with a wayward child, offering resources and hope for other parents with similar stories. I have the privilege of interviewing her here today. Here’s Lori: And here’s her latest book: How would you describe […]
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May 3, 2017
Mentoring Intensive OPEN for registration!
I’m excited to announce registration for the July Mentoring Intensive is OPEN. Just click here to find out more information and register. Of the 15 spots, five are accounted for, so please register soon before it sells out. Testimonies of past attendees +I received a fresh vision for my writing ministry and career. +I am […]
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May 1, 2017
3-12 – Rob Fairbanks
Rob Fairbanks is a pastor on staff at Immanuel Church in Spokane. He is passionate about creating a diverse congregation, and he has a story of burnout, feeling uncentered, and ultimately finding his joy and passion in local church ministry. How Our Stories Intersected We met when we were on staff as missionaries with what […]
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April 28, 2017
When God Rewrites Your Story
Today I’m grateful for Meadow Rue Merrill who shares a story so achingly beautiful I devoured her book in one sitting. You really ought to pick it up. Here it is: Today Meadow gives us a glimpse into her family’s life as they adopted little Ruth. Meadow’s Story: The day we adopted our daughter Ruth […]
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April 24, 2017
3-11 – Jeanette Hanscome
Jeanette Hanscome is an author and friend who has an amazing story. She’s legally blind, and she’s walked through some rough things the past few years. One of those trials is reflected in her book, Suddenly Single Mom: How Our Stories Intersected Jeanette and I met at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference a few years […]
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April 19, 2017
What happened to holiness?
Holiness means set apart, to be different. But as I scan the landscape of the church, so often I see sameness with our culture. The divorce rate is the same. People are sleeping together before marriage without so much as a blink of conscience. You see Christians swindling others (one stole our house when we […]
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