The past few years have seen a startling exodus of believers from the Christian faith. With former pastors and other figureheads leading the way, once-devout Christians are walking away from their denominations, from Church in general, and even from belief in Jesus. As this movement gathers steam, a word I’m hearing more and more is… Continue Reading
“Adoration is exploration. The Father loves to be explored. We underestimate the power that our knowing Him has in moving His heart. We underestimate the power that our moving His heart has on our lives. Fear loses oxygen when every moment suspends itself under the purpose of bringing Him glory, of knowing His name and… Continue Reading
In a recent episode of one of my favorite bookish podcasts, cohosts Meredith and Kaytee discussed the tropes they love seeing in books. The episode had the intended effect of inspiring me to think about tropes that I love in my books . . . and not just tropes, but also formats, themes, and elements… Continue Reading
We sat across from each other at the kitchen table, hands cupped around steaming mugs of tea as we debated a humanitarian “situation” taking place in my parents’ coastal town. It was the rare issue where my mom and I do not see eye to eye, and as our conversation unfolded, I continued to counter… Continue Reading
“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” ~ Antoine François Prévost d’Exiles Continue Reading
The year is 1956. An adoptive father-to-be stands in a hospital nursery, surrounded by bassinets holding orphaned newborns awaiting homes. The would-be father steps up to the first crib and extends his thumb towards the infant within; the child lets out a wail, and the man moves on. In the second bassinet, a newborn sleeps,… Continue Reading
I’ve got another round of book reviews for you today, this time of the fiction variety. I read quite a few thrillers this month, with some being better than others. A theme of motherhood runs through quite a few of these books, and nearly all of them feature characters doing their best to save themselves… Continue Reading
“When your soul is resting, your emotions are okay, your mind is okay, and your will is at peace with God, not resisting what He’s doing.” ~ Joyce Meyer Continue Reading
Hearing from God has been a recurring theme for me lately. It’s come up in sermons at church, in my personal devotions, during Bible study discussions, while reading with Charleston—in other words, too many places to be a coincidence. When a topic comes up so frequently for me, I can’t help but take notice, and… Continue Reading
It’s time for some book reviews, today of the nonfiction variety. All six of these books have a faith component, but very different outcomes. From understanding God to wrestling with faith to getting clarity on cultural trends to addressing parenting issues, the authors here have drawn from Scriptural principles and ideas in some creative ways.… Continue Reading