This morning, in the wee hours before dawn, I had the honor of witnessing a new life being born. The cry of a mother’s pain, the gush of waters, and suddenly a first breath. Where one split second before there were seven breathing people in the room, miraculously and in a moment, there were eight. My heart leapt at the sight of bringing...
Its no secret I'm on the adult coloring book bandwagon. In fact, you might have an adult coloring book problem if Prismacolor colored pencils are top on your Amazon wishlist. They're definitely top on mine! I've tried a variety of different coloring books-- some good, some not so great. I think a lot of it comes down to personal preference, and that's why...
A friend and I lead a teen mom group in our town. We have a great group of some really incredible young moms who are learning a lot and working hard to be the best that they can be for themselves and their babies. One of the biggest hurdles teen moms face is the challenge of completing their education. High school is hard...
I love everything about the Christmas season… the change in weather (for most of us), the flood of new songs that fill the airwaves, bright lights twinkling and the flurry of activity in every home and store. Most of all, I love the anticipation that all of these things signal. I love the anticipation that Christmas is coming— and with it, Jesus is...
I have to tell you, this cookbook is right up my alley. Happy Cooking Make Every Meal Count...Without Stressing Out is full of all the great things I look for when evaluating wether or not a cookbook is worth my money or not: brilliant photographs of the recipes’ end products, LOTS of said photographs, a wide range of recipes and recipes that are...
The Ology by Marty Machowshi is a beautifully written and illustrated book that dives into the deep issues of theology— that is, the study of God. Sometimes the topic of theology can be intimidating for even adults, and even more so when we think about approaching the topic with our children. The Ology is written in such a way that it brings the timeless...
I must admit, I never knew that Jewish bakers were superior to any other type of bakers. Or that there was a difference between Jewish coffee cake and say, Gentile coffee cake. That is, until my mother-in-law made the most delicious Jewish coffee cake for my sister’s bridal shower. What made it different? Why did it taste so dang good? I had to...
I love Sally Lloyd-Jones. Her Jesus Storybook Bible is an essential book for the library of every child- from birth through adolescence. What makes the Jesus Storybook Bible different and dare I say better than any other Toddler or Children’s Bible is that Lloyd-Jones keeps the theme of the gospel running throughout. She (rightfully) views the Bible as one great love story that...
*UPDATE* Giveaway is closed. Congratulations Kristin Goodson, you are the winner! I've emailed you for your address so I can get the book in the mail to you. As I’ve mentioned before (and will probably mention again before the month is over), I love Christmas. I am always looking for new books to read, devotionals to study and new songs to listen to...
**Giveaway has ended. Congratulations Christina Burrell! You are the winner!** I love Christmastime. It is never too early to start celebrating the birth of our savior. Christmas songs are some of my all-time favorites- I wish we’d sing them all year ‘round! I know not everyone shares these same sentiments, but I can’t help but be excited about the Light of the World...
As I’ve mentioned before, I am a huge fan of adult coloring books. The intricate pages and endless possibilities can keep me busy for hours! I absolutely love Daria Song’s first book, The Time Garden. Unlike most sequels, this one is a winner. I absolutely adore the idea of a story within a coloring book, which is exactly what The Time Chamber is....
If you’ve ever had a friend who is suffering something hard in life, you know the tension that exists between wanting to do something and knowing the right thing to do for them. In Just Show Up, Kara Tippetts and her friend Jill Lynn Butelyn share candidly with great grace what it means to show up for a friend who is hurting. You...
Bibles are a deeply personal thing. There are as many options when it comes to Bibles as there are opinions as to which one is a favorite. I remember the Bibles my parents owned, each of their pages covered in inked notes and memories of a time when Scripture had connected with their souls. I have one Bible now, a study Bible, that...
Have you jumped on this Adult Coloring book craze yet? I certainly have! With two little girls in my house who love to color, adult coloring books are a great way to keep me busy alongside my little creative ones. The Time Garden is a beautiful, unique coloring book, unlike any of the others that I have seen. It is set apart in...
For the love, where to begin? I was a little late to the Jen Hatmaker train, and to be honest, I don’t usually veer towards trendy. But when I saw she had a show on HGTV, when I read some of her blog, I began to really like her. Her writing was hilarious without trying too hard (something I can’t stand) and so...
Its been a long time since I've done a general update on things. Mostly because I don't make the time to write much anymore, which is something I am really working to change. This has been a great summer and I cannot believe it is pretty much over. School starts early around us in Indiana, and the past few weeks have brought much...
