“I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” —God in Ezekiel 36:26 Summer was coming, and I needed to lose some weight. During our busy spring, I had gotten...Continue Reading
When we talk about church, we usually assume we all mean the same experience, but church looks different to each of us. I don’t just mean the ways different denominations celebrate, and I don’t mean pipe organ versus electric guitar. I mean what we get out of church. You’ve probably had seasons when you show...Continue Reading
{This is an essay from my new book, Love Rules. To spread love this Valentines Day, I’m giving away gift-wrapped copies to anyone who leaves a reivew at Amazon, cph.org, or goodreads. Click HERE for more information. Thank you! } For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk...Continue Reading
Let’s Spread Some LOVE this Valentines Day! I want to send a woman you love a copy of my newest book, Love Rules. Please leave a review on Amazon, cph.org, or Goodreads to help share Jesus love with other women who need it. After you write your review of Love Rules, take a screenshot of...Continue Reading
Did you hear that? It’s the Advent starting gun fired this morning. One month until Christmas! And, oh my, we all have such long lists of shopping and baking and elfing. The next month will be exciting and overwhelming. And, yet, we know the truth about what’s really important during this season. We now our most important task...Continue Reading
Love Rules is 40 stories about real women and also 75 discussion questions to help you think about your own story. Most importantly, Love Rules is the study of how crazy much God loves you. Here are some of my favorite Bible verses from the book that share that message… Matthew 22:38-39….This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is...Continue Reading
Wow. What a week. Are you feeling a little bruised, a little strung-out from social media? Here’s the best news in the world…God loves you more than you can imagine. You already have everything you need: your identity, your hope, your true security, and real peace. God’s love is the message of Love Rules, and it’s the...Continue Reading
Welcome to the first of the Fall Friday giveaways! To thank you for helping make Love Rules a success, I’m giving away a few of my favorite things. This will be so much fun! Here’s how it works. How To Enter to Win 1. Click on this link. Or copy and paste this into your browser:...Continue Reading
Welcome to the season of Thanksgiving. Bring on the cooler weather; the “I’m Thankful For….” lists; the gatherings around our table; and the millions of ways we will say “thanks” to each other by giving. This whole season–this season of thankfulness before Advent–inspires me. I’m grateful for each of you who has gathered your friends...Continue Reading
Dear Sam…. Your letter is hard to write because there is so much I want to tell you. This summer you have grown up so much. Because of all the ways you’ve matured, I think Third Grade will be your best year yet. Sam, as I’ve prayed for you over the years, I’ve asked God...Continue Reading
