Studying the Bible can be difficult, amen? It’s such a massive, rich book, and it’s hard to know where to start and, once you’ve started, where to go next and how to get the most out of it. Over the past year, I’ve discovered three tools that have made studying the Bible much, much easier: 1. […]
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A little over a month ago, one of my grandma’s rings was stolen. After she died, the women of the family went through her closet and jewelry boxes and divided up her things (with my grandfather’s encouragement). It was difficult and awkward and painful, but it needed to be done while we were all in the […]
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Since I’m preparing to go to my second blogging conference this weekend (Declare), and the Influence Conference is a little over a month away (!!!!!!), I thought it would be a good time to talk about preparing for a blogging conference. I know it can be super overwhelming, and I hope this helps a little (or a […]
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1. Popsicles. I bought a giant, seedless watermelon at Sprouts the other day because it looked pretty, and you’re supposed to buy and eat watermelon in the summer. It sat in our fridge for a few days–taking up an entire shelf–and I didn’t know what to do with it until: POPSICLES. I had the […]
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I’ve been a member of The Influence Network for over a year now, and it–specifically the women it’s brought into my life–has changed me enormously. Changed everything. I met Jacey on the flight home from The Influence Conference last year–somehow we’d managed to miss each other during our time in Indianapolis. We formed a writing group […]
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I have a thing with my legs. Since I was about 15, shorts and short skirts and dresses have been a no go (unless I can wear thick, cute tights–fall and winter are my jam). A couple of months ago my mom proudly presented me with a very pretty, short dress she’d bought for me. I […]
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So, I’ve decided to try out this Five Minute Friday thing for the first time. Five minutes of free writing–no planning ahead, no editing, no censoring. Today’s prompt is “belong.” Here goes… For most of my life, I’ve struggled to feel that I truly belong. I’ve always felt like an “other,” on the outskirts. The […]
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As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been feeling worn out, drained, and exhausted the past couple of months, with absolutely zero desire or ability to do anything creative or productive. Every time I would sit down with my laptop to write, or venture out with my big girl camera, I ended up giving […]
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Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary… Psalm 40:31 As far as blogging is concerned, I have been the worst lately. With the last minute trips (yes, plural) to England, dealing with my grandma’s death, and the disruption […]
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My family has been going through a rough time. My grandma (my mother’s mother, who lives in England) has been seriously ill for a few months. On Easter Sunday, I super last minute ran to the airport and jumped on a plane to London with my mother. We were there for a week, and my […]
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