SONG: I’m from New Jersey and I love bluegrass. Weird right? There’s something about the upbeat combination of fiddles and tight harmonies that makes my soul soar. Shane and Shane’s Power in the Blood conveys a toe-tappingly wonderful message; there’s power in the blood of Jesus. This version is a nod to the Kentucky-born style of…
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An Open Letter to Maddi Runkles, Teen Mom
Maddi Runkles, teen-mom-to-be, recently made national news when she was banned by her Christian high school, Heritage Academy, from walking in her graduation ceremony. Why? Because she’s pregnant and chose to keep her baby. You can read her very own account of this from the Orlando Sentinel HERE. Maddi Runkles and her story have touched me…
Snapshot of Truth: Late Bloomer
There’s a deep spiritual truth in this photo. Behold the late bloomer. For months, these amaryllis bulbs have been showing foliage, but no blooms. They just weren’t fulfilling their intended purpose. I’d actually given up that they would ever flower but kept them around because the green was nice. But then, a small stalk with a…
Mayday! Parenting from the Edge of Summer
Today was a ruthlessly busy day of parenting, consisting of two kids’ birthday parties, a yard sale, and a Cub Scout event. This was ill-positioned at the end of a hectic week at work. I’m finally sitting down to write, to assure you that as positive as I aim to be, I see neither sunshine…
FREE 7-DAY DEVOTIONAL: All Things New
Last Saturday, I had my first speaking engagement, which you can listen to HERE. The topic of the event was “All Things New”. What a blessing to share with a roomful of ladies how God can make all things new. As I was preparing for the event, I feel the Lord impress on my heart to…



