If you are like me and lamenting the back-to-school ads, this post is for you. Here are my favorite summery goodies.

I always wanted to learn how to can. Pretty jars of fruit and vegetables sounded dreamy. Here's my story of the summer I learned to can.

What are your summer highlights so far? If the season is going too fast, now's the perfect time to pause and celebrate the goodness.

Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection.

What words do you need to hear this summer season? For inspiration, here's my story about my summer note tradition.

Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.

I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.

What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.

It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.

What's your "go to" question for making small talk? Here's a fun story to consider taking your conversations to a more authentic place.

What could a smiley face on an orange do? Turns out, it became a reminder to a sweet girl that she was seen and loved.

As we are halfway through winter, a favorite blogger invites asking the question, "what's saving your life right now?" Here's my answer.

I used to think the Bible was dusty stuff. My friend Michele encouraged me to dig in. She was right and doodling made it personal to me.

What do you need to flourish this winter? For me - books! Re-reading a winter favorite that invites caring for ourselves well.

What do prayer, barns, and learning to speak Spanish have in common? Here's my story of the perfect month to practice barn-storming.

What can be better than treats at Christmas? Here are a few favorite things gathered up for your encouragement this holiday season.

Remember when the holidays were a joy? Here's a story about remembering the goodness of Christ's surprise for all of us.

The holidays are the time of year we connect with folks near and far. It's also the perfect opportunity to go deeper in kindness.

Sharing a collection of all things gratitude with you as we get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday!

What does gratitude look like in action? I asked myself this question and here's what I came up with.