Helpful New Resource For Moms Who’ve Ever Lost Your Temper #TemperToolkit
Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. I also believe it's the best job on the planet, and I can say now, from where I sit as an Empty Nester, it's beautifully, thought sometimes brutally, worthwhile and satisfying. My three...
Why I Jump
It's always surprising to me, these obscure things my brain tends to remember. There are times I try so hard to tuck a memory in tight, to hold it close, to never forget, but I'm finding I can't always control what sticks and what releases. My recall is as...
C-L-E-M-S-O-N T-I-G-E-R-S!
A year ago , despite a hard-fought loss to Alabama for the National Championship. Tonight they tamed the Crimson Tide in a stunning come-from-behind victory. What a day...what a season...! :)...
Presents or Presence (The Difference in Listening Well)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” (John 3:16) You can’t fool her, you know. Two pudgy hands cup your cheeks to turn your face, demanding your eyes look deep into her own. “Mama, you’re not listening!” You can almost feel...
Craving Connection Book {Order before December 15th & get a second free!}
A year or so ago an opportunity was presented to me that sounded intriguing: submit a chapter for a collaborative work published by incourage in partnership with Lifeway. This first book project by incourage was to be all about community, its tagline, 30...
#GivingTuesday – When it’s personal (a must-read no matter when you see this)
She had no idea what her words were doing to me that night. My heart was growing like the Grinch's when he finally understood the mystery and beauty of Christmas. Which I realize, as I tell this tale, is essentially about the same thing: Giving. Because...
Love at the Table {a tribute for Grace Table}
I still remember the first time I met her, emerging from the shadow of her garage to meet us at the car. Her eyes were the same piercing blue as his; or rather, I suppose, his, hers. I think I told her so right then. I don't know if he and I were in love yet but we...
The Broken Way, Ann Voskamp’s newest releases Tuesday. Order TODAY & you’ll get extras!
Friends, if you loved 1000 Gifts or/and you're a fan of Ann Voskamp's writing, she's giving away if you pre-order her new release, The Broken Way, by TONIGHT. Buy three (or more) copies, and you'll be entered to travel with Ann to Africa "in a life-changing,...