I was nervous to read this book. It held the promise of breath-taking poetry yet the possibility of silencing my words through its ease of craft. But I began its pages anyway. And I am glad. Wild in the Hollow, by Amber C. Haines, is a piece of contemporary art…
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My friend was upset. She felt judged. She and her husband were sending their children to public school—so they could be a light for Jesus there. They viewed the school and their community as a mission field and longed to make a positive impact on those around them. But my…
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I didn’t know how we could get it done. There was just too much left within the walls of our old home and not enough strength left within the walls of our bodies to get to our new one. We felt depleted. Yet we needed to keep moving. It’s like…
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Almost a year ago, on a whim—as I was writing late one night—I bought a ticket to the Declare Conference. It was a leap of faith. Last weekend I flew to Dallas to attend this blogging conference. As I walked into the 104 degree blazing Texas sun, I had no…
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At the beginning of each month you receive a love letter—special words to lift you as a new page is turned. Take a deep breath and let the words sink in as you lift your eyes to the One who sees you and delights in you. Dear Tightly Wound Woman:…
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It’s time for another installment of the #UnravelingGrace series. Today my friend Betsy, from across the sea, is guest posting. Get ready to laugh and let go as you learn to trust God’s ability to care for you and those under your care. Betsy de Cruz enjoys God, life, and…
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