I took a small step of faith yesterday; hoping to move into the next chapter of this God-sized dream of mine. I dreamed of writing a book and I did, but something deep inside tells me there is more to the dream. I want to continue sharing our story. A story bursting of God's glory. Not just through the written word, but through spoken words. But I've been afraid to ask. Why would anyone want to hear from me? I'm just a mom in Oklahoma changing diapers and spinning words onto a page. Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Write}
I didn't see the gifts hidden amidst the snow when it greeted me Thursday morning. I had a toddler who was wide awake at 5 a.m. and a notice that his school would be closed because of the weather. So I pouted. We had been cooped up inside the majority of the week. Freezing temperatures. Snow. Ice. Nasty wind chills. I had been looking forward to Thursday. I always look forward to Thursdays and Fridays. Jackson has school (which he loves). I get two days to write and be Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Hero}
He races to the back door the moment he hears the familiar sound. He stands on his tiptoes trying to see. I lift him up just as the red engine pulls into the fire house. He doesn't take his eyes off the truck. I keep saying I'm going to take him to visit the firemen; to see the shiny red engine up close. But before I have a chance, the fire truck is parked in front of our house. Engine purring, lights flashing, sirens wailing. The smoke detectors let out their piercing scream. There Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Visit}
This year God is whispering to my soul. He's asking me to visit a place I haven't been in almost five years. And it's hard to surrender. He wants me to visit a place of rest. To sit, soak Him up, and stay a while. A place with fewer to-do lists. A place where I'm not worried about platforms or book sales. A place of trusting Him for what's next. A place where I write simply because I love it and I can't live without written words. A place where I curl up in my favorite Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Encouragement}
It's who I've been for as long as I can remember. An encourager. Handing out a dose of hope to those I love. I still send cards - the old fashioned way. I could spend hours in a card shop searching for the perfect words. I'd be rich if it wasn't for the all the cards, stamps, and stationary I've bought over the years. Through words I encourage. Whether handwritten in a card or on my blog. Words have always been my go to. It's much easier for me to express myself through Continue Reading