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How to live in a broken world

She has no idea of the evil gripping and ripping into our world, no concept of the tremendous grief and anger surging. I see her smile and I hear their wails. I’m present with her as I pray for them. The enemy whispers that this joy is a betrayal. He is a liar.

We’re not called to live in darkness. We’re called out of it.

So I remind myself that it is good and right to let Jesus keep living large through me, even as I mourn for and pray over this broken world. When I feel fragmented with it al...

Ode to Country Stores

Hey friend,

Got time for a story? I’ve got country stores on my mind. You may remember that we just finished hosting our grandchildren for the 7th Annual Pops and Keggie Kamp. The Beloved Farmer and I have mostly recovered. Mostly. ~smile~

We packed tons of lovely chaos into our time together but somehow between our morning devotionals, visiting with their great grandparents, four-wheeling on the farm, and afternoon water sports on the lake, we never visited Ingleside. That’s a miss in my book....

The Most Rewarding Invitation Awaits

Hello friend, 

Welcome back to my porch here in northeast Louisiana. I’m just snagging a moment to reach out to you. Life keeps coming at full speed here and I’m sure you can say the same, but I love this community and I miss y’all when too much time gets away without connecting. So, let’s catch up. 

On this side of the screen, the Beloved Farmer and I just survived the 7th Annual Pops and Keggie Kamp. If you’ve been here a while, you’ll remember our grand Kamp. It’s a lot of lovely chaos built ...

Full Moons Can Be Dangerous, Experience Speaking

Sometimes what could’ve happened can be funnier than what did, especially if the potential for major embarrassment has been avoided and all is well. But I suppose I should explain.

As a general rule, I’m up before the Beloved Farmer leaves for work. However, on the day the following events transpired I had overslept and the Farmer, being a kind-hearted fella, chose not to wake me. He figured I needed my rest. Some have suggested I also need a keeper. The idea has merit, but back to my story.

Phi...

Typewriter Magic: How Grandma’s Special Gift Inspired a Lifetime of Dreams

Let me tell you a story… I’ve written to you before about my love for the beautiful national magazine, American Essence, months ago now. I can’t remember how I ran across this gem, but I have been hooked from the first issue I read.

In their own words, American Essence is “a magazine that focuses on traditional American values and great American stories. It tells the stories of real Americans who take individual initiative to make their lives and the lives of others better.”  For me, American Es...

I’ve got Free Samples from the Seizing the Good Life audiobook, for YOU!

Hello friends and family and readers/listeners who feel like friends and family. I realize you may have heard me say that before, but I don’t tire of letting you know that your company on this journey is much appreciated by this wordy girl.

It’s been ages since I dropped a podcast on The Story Table, right? Forgive me. When I left live radio in favor of podcasting from my home here on the banks of Lake Providence, I had every intention of podcasting regularly. That was the plan, this is how it’s...

The Emperor is nekkid again and this time he has plenty of company

Greetings, friend, and thank you for being a part of this deeply appreciated community! I’m fresh off my last speaking engagement of the season. Serving the women of The Crossing Church in Kernersville, NC was a pure delight but Monday has come with a ton of mountain of responsibilities and tasks that need addressing. I’ll get to them, but first, I wanted to share something with you that’s been on my heart for a while now. It’s very different than anything I normally correspond with you about, b...

Want to help me launch my new book, Seizing the Good Life?

Hello my friends! I hope to come back and write more to you because I just flat out miss you, but– I’m headed to the grand girls’ tennis team matches this fine Monday so time is short on this side of the screen. That said– I just realized this announcement is going to go out tomorrow, May 2nd, and I wanted YOU to hear of it, first. You can watch the video here, or if you prefer, I put the words for you, below. 

 

Here’s the “official” invite from my publisher….

Great news! The good life is stil...

On Squirrel Brains, Prayer Tips, and Pig Parties

Hello, friend! This past weekend I enjoyed a wonderful retreat with the ladies of my home church. I had no sooner arrived Friday afternoon when I pulled my camera out and taped the following clip. I just had to– Holy Spirit was pressing on me. I hope you’ll check it out and then come back and chat more below.  

Do let me know if that little bit of footage helps you! I aim to keep doing more of these as long as they bring you value. 

In other news, I got home from the retreat just in time to cel...

Seizing the Good Life News

Hello friends! I’m in a full out run on this side of the screen but I’m dropping some news here because over and again you have proven not only to care, but to pray for my ministry, and I need those prayers this weekend!  I made this little clip after sitting in prayer in one of my all time favorite spots, and where I spent hours, days, and months pouring my heart into writing Seizing the Good Life.  As I may have mentioned, (smile), the book launches in June, but I’m preparing to tape the video...