I’ve always kept a journal. Only recently have I come to realize what a lifegiving practice it is. Here are 7 great reasons to make it part of your life.

We all struggle. But how do you stay reminded of the good things in your life? Here's how I stay focused on the good stuff in life.

My mom was a vixen. But beyond her beauty and cooking skills like Julia Child, was a better quality. Here's her story of listening well.

One good question revealed more adventure for me. Here's my story about how a secret wilderness path led me to new discoveries.

Despite having almost nothing to contribute on a mission trip, I learned all that mattered is I had a willing heart. Here’s my story.

Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.

When I read the Psalms, they slow me down. Here are three ways that invite the best me, through the calming work of scripture.

How can you turn the ordinary "what's for dinner?" into something a bit extra? Here are a few easy ideas to try around your table.

Even though it's not easy - there is a lot to love about winter. Here are some thoughts to encourage you to make friends with winter.

What's new? Does this question unnerve you like it sometimes does me? Here's my story about how I am working on seeing it differently.

What's cheering you on? I decided to make a list of all the life-giving winter things to remind myself of what's good no matter the season.

What does it look like to live out Emmanuel, God with us? Here's a sweet story of a Mary that showed me how to live this out with her life.

Ever feel like the holidays are too much? Me too. Here are some kind reminders that I created for my heart in hopes they encourage you too.

How do you Advent? Here is a collection of all my favorite Advent goodies, along with a few new resources I'm enjoying this season.

When I can't quiet my heart, I allow the words of others to be my calming prayer. Here is a favorite to turn to in the busy seasons.

As we head into the holidays, here are 14 encouraging practices. We all need reminding of good things, starting within each of us.

When I can't sleep, I think of Psalm 23. As we head into the season ahead, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.

Being a beginner is so much fun - you don't have to know it all while pursuing something you love. Where are you a beginner in your life?

My heart is longing for light right now. As I share this, I'm reminding myself that we can always share the light right where we are.

What's your calling? I wish I knew with certainty. Here are three questions I'm considering to answer that question.