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As a writer, I usually have my day all planned for me long before it begins with a list as long as my arm. Deadlines staring me in the face, and the determination to get it all done. Then the … Continue reading →

The other day, I was standing in line at the grocery store behind a woman whose toddler was having a full-blown meltdown over a pack of fruit snacks. The mom looked exhausted, the cashier looked sympathetic, and I’ll admit—I was … Continue reading →

“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” – Psalm 85:6 This Sunday, our church begins its annual revival services. We’ve been praying. Planning. Preparing. But real revival? It doesn’t begin with a schedule. It … Continue reading →

We’ve all been there. Spiritually speaking, I mean. You pray. You wait. You refresh the page of your life like you’re waiting for Amazon to update your delivery status, only to see those dreaded words:Pending. You double-check to make sure … Continue reading →

You know that feeling when you think you have everything under control…and then your plans unravel faster than yarn in a kitten’s paws? That was me writing Framed in Amish Country. I sat down, armed with coffee and an outline … Continue reading →

What do you do when life throws you a curveball and you’re expecting an easy one over the plate? Sounds like a simple question, but if you ask five different people, you’ll probably get five different answers. Like—Hit a home … Continue reading →

In the past few weeks, our quiet little neighborhood has felt the weight of sorrow. We’ve had to say goodbye to two friends—faithful, kind souls whose absence leaves a hollow space in our hearts and our routines. Their smiles, their … Continue reading →

In graduate school, I took the required Old English course and was fascinated to read Fæder úre (the Lord’s Prayer) in its much more Germanic English words of around 1,000 A.D. Here’s how the words looked then: Fæder úre, þú … Continue reading →

In a world where the headlines are often heavy and hope seems hard to find, many readers are turning—or returning—to Christian fiction. And not just for entertainment. For encouragement. For truth. For light. There’s something uniquely powerful about a story … Continue reading →

I don’t normally open a conversation with the two times I’ve heard God speak to me—forty percent of the people wouldn’t believe me and another 40% would probably think I’m crazy. But, that 20% left would probably know what I’m … Continue reading →

Throughout scripture, the dove represents peace and restoration. When the flood waters receded, the dove returned and brought Noah an olive branch. Doves feature in Psalms 55, 68, and 74. After the Lord’s baptism in the River Jordan, all four … Continue reading →

As we celebrated Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I was reminded of the quiet strength and tender love that so often flows through the lives of the women who raise us, nurture us, and shape us. Whether you’re a mother, … Continue reading →