Archive: 2016

I’m just back from James Madison University where I was invited to speak at a women’s conference. Here are seven reasons I’m feeling full and incredibly thankful for my time there: 1. This group I love all worship bands. I do. But there was something inexplicable–a warmth rising within me–upon being led by an all-female [...]

This past weekend was one of supreme laziness which means it was awesome. I took two baths in twenty-four hours and topped them off with a nap. Jon’s been traveling for work and, you know what they say: “While the cat’s away the mouse will play.” Actually, I think it’s ‘mice’ but it’s nice to [...]

I shoot out of bed like a cannon. It’s way brighter than it’s supposed to be. I stumble down the hall to what is–thankfully–a lit-up room, and see our eldest sitting on her bed. Surprisingly, she’s already dressed. One fire out, I continue toward the kitchen, my eye on the prize. Grabbing a mug from [...]