Have you read the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity? It is an excellent book, written for women who want to live well and avoid burnout. It is a treat to welcome the author of Sacred Rest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, as she shares about…
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Recently, Adam and I have been talking about how it’s a good thing that more people are living transparently—not faking fine, or keeping up appearances, but being open about their brokenness. However, it seems that in this culture of authenticity, people are glorifying brokenness, content to remain in their pain…
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I’ve been a planner for as long as I can remember. In high school, I made a timeline of my life, on styrofoam poster board. It housed milestones from my past—places we lived, important relationships, accomplishments—and hopes for my future. Go to Central Michigan University Become a Special Education Teacher…
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The Author Interview Series continues with good news from energetic, authentic, and fun friend, Kristin Funston. Kristin’s book, More for Mom, will help you live with intention and joy as you realize that God wants to help you live fully instead of living depleted. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this…
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Our friend Dave was in critical condition when I had my first heart-to-heart conversation with my new friend, Catherine. She listened well, offered hope—woven with empathetic words, and committed to pray for my wounded friend…whom she’d never met. It meant a great deal. Part of our conversation was also about…
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My literary agent, Blythe Daniel, and her mother have written a book that addresses mother/daughter relationships. Dr. Helen McIntosh didn’t have the luxury of mostly loving moments with her mother. Her mother battled anxiety, anger, and alcoholism, while Helen struggled to fend off her verbal abuse. After Helen became a…
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