I met her at the Speak Up Conference (which I highly recommend you attend by the way). She looked familiar but we couldn’t figure out the connection. We quickly discovered that we were both writing books about control…so maybe our spirits felt familiar to one another because of that. I’m…
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I’m excited to welcome my dear friend and talented writer, Abby McDonald, to share with us today for the Listen Close, Listen Well series. Abby McDonald is a mom, wife and writer who desires to show women the hope of Christ in the middle of life’s messes. When she’s not…
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Welcome to another installment of the Listen Close, Listen Well series. Let’s give a warm welcome to today’s special guest, Ashley Hales, a talented writer and poetic soul. Ashley Hales holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. But she spends most of her time chasing around…
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If you’ve been around here awhile then you know that I’m a fan of Mercy House. Today, Mercy House is supporting Global Giving Day to help raise funds for numerous non-profits around the world. These organizations empower oppressed women that have endured suffering and often feel forgotten. Women around the…
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*Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Dear Mom: I know that things have turned out differently than expected and I know that’s hard. You envisioned what kind of…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: It’s taken awhile, but it seems like you’ve finally reached the end of yourself. For years you’ve tried to muster up enough resolve but you’ve fallen short. And that frustrates you. You’ve misinterpreted dependency for weakness and you’ve tried to accomplish and lead in your own…
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