I Wish Christmas Would Just Be Over

Honest mom moment: I didn’t do ONE day of advent readings with my kids. Oh my goodness. I am so embarrassed. I usually love reading either the Jesse Tree Advent* or Ann Voskamp’s book. This year, we will probably read this book to help us see how Jesus’ birth fits into the whole Bible. But it will be this weekend, probably Christmas Eve. Christmas sometimes gets us all feeling guilty. We make crazy gingerbread houses, ornaments with handprints, and popsicle stick nativities….

A Bible Reading Plan Designed for You

2017 is coming fast! If you are like me, you struggle with reading your Bible. I sometimes just want to read Scritpure (which is different than studying). But where do I start? About ten years ago I had a trusted friend share with me her secret Bible reading plan. I’ve been using it ever since. It is my go-to if I don’t have a ton of time to study God’s word for 15-20 minutes. I love the idea of NOT having…

How to Find a Restful Christmas (And Life)

Does Christmas season feel so rushed you can’t catch your breath? Do you feel hurried and stressed from the blessings surrounding you? The dreariness of this time of year doesn’t come close to the emptiness in my soul sometimes. Many people are struggling this time of year. And the cold, lack of snow, and just the grays and browns have me feeling all of the anxiety and none of the anticipation. How do I find a rest-filled Christmas? Simply come….

My New Book is Here!

I’m so excited for my new Bible Study! It just released!!! The Glorious Ordinary: An Invitation to Study God’s Word in Your Everyday Life The Bible study includes the following: A 9-week Bible study using my special PRAY method to help guide you through studying scripture. Various passages are used, as you begin to read verses in context of the entire book and chapters found in the Bible. Each chapter begins with an introduction, where I share a little of my…