“But I’m not ready,” I said. Write, came the reply. “I don’t know what to say.” Just write. I will give you words. “But there are so many other women more skilled and popular and… what if they scoff at me?” Write the words I give you. And so I did. I pulled up a chair in this corner of …
Good News for Idol-Worshipers
Everyone knows the story of Jonah, right? A disobedient prophet is swallowed and spit up by a big fish, preaches fire and brimstone against the evil city and then laments God’s compassion on them. There may be a few more details along the way, but that’s the gist of it. Which is why I was surprised to find this little …
20 Encouraging Scriptures for Moms
Every mom needs a pick-me-up when times get tough. Lean into Scripture with these perfect selections to encourage your heart. Plus, get a printable pack of these verses to stick above the sink, on your dashboard, and in your wallet! Some of them are your typical Mother’s Day verses, while others are not, but apply wonderfully to the multi-tasking role we’re …
Don’t Discount the Blooms
Look at her. Stop. And look. Marvel at her velvety petals, the delicate pink blushing from core to margins. Smile at her beautiful simplicity. The cherry blossom. She is a simple bloom but one of my favorites every year, heralding the coming of summer, the promise of pleasing fruit. Had God been concerned simply with the end result, He would …
If You Don’t Remember, You Forget: An Interview with Courtney Harris
Hi everyone! Today I am so excited to welcome Courtney Harris to OneThingAlone! Courtney and I met at Cedarville University my freshman year. She talked me out of a tizzy: I was spinning in circles trying to explain free will and predestination for one of my classes. She listened patiently, called me out on logical fallacies, pushed me to explore …




