A Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

It's that time of year; gift guides are popping up everywhere! And although I've never done one before, I wanted to toss my two--or ten--cents into the ring. As a writer who spends her days at the screen, here are my best practical tools and quirky … [Continue reading]

Writing with Grace Registration is Live Today!

Photo by Ann White Photography I've mentioned it here before, but I'll be teaching a six-week writing course this January through February, and I couldn't be more excited! I've been teaching writing and creative writing on the college level for … [Continue reading]

Stitch Fix Reveiw #2

I'm back for another Stitch Fix review, and this is a good one! I did a review last month, and it was a big hit. So, while this space isn't often used for clothes and fashion, I do love highlighting services that make life easier and companies that I … [Continue reading]

The Unhappiest Year of My Life: The High and Holy Calling of Motherhood

This is one of my articles for Today's Christian Woman. Everything about having a baby is touted as happy: the rounding belly, the cute maternity clothes, the baby showers, the adorable tiny clothes. Yes, pregnancy can be difficult for some women … [Continue reading]

Courage, Writing, and Publishing: My First Book

It's a story a lot of people tell: that they've been writing since they were children, that they've been writing even when no one was reading, that they've dreamed about writing books for most of their lives. That's my story, too. I've been a … [Continue reading]

10 Ways to Grow Spiritually with Your Spouse

This is the start of my newest article from Today's Christian Woman. When it comes to strengthening our marriages and growing together, some types of growth are more clear-cut than others. When we wanted to grow in our dancing skills, Michael and I … [Continue reading]