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 […]
Why Friendships Matter in the Kingdom of God
Do friendships matter in the Kingdom of God? The answer is a resounding yes. Genuine friendship has the potential to impact eternity. Read on to find the reasons why friendship makes an eternal difference.
When A Friend Does Your Dishes
She asked to wash my dishes. I threw my head back and laughed. “Oh, absolutely not! I cannot let you wash my dishes!” “No, really! I love to do dishes, and I’ll feel so much better about inviting myself over if I scrub up your dishes so you can just sit and chat,” and then […]
For the Beauty of Haiti
In honor of Haiti’s beauty and the strength of her people.
Dear Fifteen: A Letter to Teen Girls on International Women’s Day
Lean in, sweet girl in the trenches of the teen years. This is for you. You: the one beginning to relate to your mom as a friend, the one beginning to wear makeup, the one navigating womanhood, the one striving to discern between friendships and extracurricular activities. I know. It feels so complicated. I was […]
