Turning forty felt like a milestone that deserved something meaningful, something that reflected the season of life I’m in: grateful and surrounded my stories–both written and lived. At the encouragement of a few good friends in my Bible study, I decided to “do it big.” Instead of a traditional party, I invited my friends to […]
A Tribute to my Grandma
For most of my life, my Grandma was undoubtedly my very best friend. When I was a little girl, I used to love to spend the night at grandma and grandpa’s farm. Grandma would wake up early and make us breakfast. Our favorite was French toast but we didn’t know it was properly called French […]
The Ultimate Book List: My Top 100 Reads from the Past Decade
In celebration of a decade spent writing Let Every Heart, I’m sharing my very favorite books of all the books I’ve read in the past decade. This blog began in January of 2015. In the past ten years, I’ve blogged about: books, following Jesus, missions, adult friendship, marriage, discipleship, raising children, education, music, spiritual growth, […]
A Post-Election Playlist to Renew Our Hearts and Minds
Tonight, I am mindful that no matter the outcome of the election, people I love and care about will be disappointed, hurt, and even fearful. I wish I could take that feeling away from everyone and tomorrow could be a day of hope and peace for all of us. That’s the impossible dream, isn’t it? […]
10 Practical Ways to Support Women, Babies, and Children
How can we support expectant mothers, new mothers, babies, and children? However your heart and mind are processing, lamenting, rejoicing in, or pondering the overturn of Roe v. Wade, I sincerely hope you are asking yourself how you can support the lives of others. This should be the discussion. I am thankful for the positive […]
