It was the brightest part of my day: running to the mailbox of our Romanian home to see what the postmistresses had brought us. For this young missionary kid, the envelopes with American stamps were the most exciting because they spoke of intentionality, distance, prayers, and sometimes even stickers. There were brown paper packages bringing Christmas gifts (like The Christy Miller series!) …
Food addiction is a real thing. That’s one reason I wrote the book, Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction, releasing January 3, 2017 with Moody Publishers. Visit www.thefull.life today for a free sample chapter and some fun pre-order goodies! *** Health scientists have recently published studies showing that sugar has the same effect on our brains as cocaine. …
There’s this restlessness in my soul. Disappointment. Failure. I’ve purposed that 2015 will be the year of Grace and Truth, the year I stop lying to myself and actually face the demons I’ve been running away from. And it hasn’t been pretty. I’ve failed at my resolves to eat healthier, work out more, love better, and practice submission to the …
Are you stuck in a spiritual rut? Feeling like you cant make your way out? Chances are you’ve tried the same formula of Bible reading and praying and still no connection. Surely, one plus one equals two right? But to connect with God is not like straight forward maths. It’s like algebra or trigonometry not in its complexity but rather …
Hi friends! I’m so excited to share this post with you today. My husband and I designed a series of monthly calendar printables to inspire you with Scripture and help you remember the important things in life. Here is January’s calendar, a preview of the beautiful months to come. Isn’t it gorgeous? Jeremiah 33:3 is one of my favorite verses, and …