

This Season of Advent
We bundled up against the cold, early morning. In the darkness, Monroe drove us down the forest road, winding with expectation. We...


What's in the Bible?
A few of weeks ago, I had the privilege to speak to a group of girls in the Awana program at our church. I was excited to tell them...


Daring to Hope Book Review
I first learned about Katie Davis Majors from reading Ann Voskamp’s blog many years ago. In 2013, I read Kisses from Katie, and our...


Church of the Small Things book review
When I first saw the application for this launch team, I was unsure if I should apply. Although I’ve read two of Melanie Shankle’s...


For My Mom on Mother's Day
Mother’s Day always makes me emotional. Even when I was a child, I was especially sensitive on this day. My mom was sad on Mother’s Day...


The Gifts List
As we look back over the year and consider all of our blessings, we know that the things we have to be thankful for are truly gifts from...


The Seed, Broken For You and For Me
Once upon a time, the sun came up on a fresh, new world. The air was crisp and clear; dew covered the ground, and we were eager to begin...


Is God "Too Big" for Me?
As we sat down to breakfast, we bowed our heads and offered our morning prayer. Monroe expressed thankfulness for the food we were about to


A Purpose and A Plan
Go back in time with me, about twenty-five or thirty years ago. There was a kind lady that we attended church with named Mrs. Fuller. ...