I've been trying to figure out why I've been drawn to middle grade novels recently. I believe there are multiple reasons, but the primary one boils down to one word: stress. Middle grade novels...
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The day before my youngest turned 18 I found out I was going to be a grandma. It seemed fitting. The end of an era. The beginning of an era. My son and daughter-in-law are having a...
Life management is complicated these days. There's so much to juggle. There are so many demands on our time, efforts and energy. There's a lot of advice out there. These are my...
What is the secret behind the runaway publishing success of Sarah Young's devotional, Jesus Calling? Could it be the power of prayer? "Ever since the publication of Jesus...
Winter challenges are real. Cold is a pervasive enemy. I need all the help I can get. Linking up at Modern Mrs. Darcy to share what's saving my life right now. (Note: This post contains...
Book List for Intro to World Missions When Pete taught Intro to World Missions, I made a book list of recommended books for his class. Most of these are life long favorites that I recommend...