So, last year my first traditionally published book released. Encouraging girl moms with the words of Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most was a dream come true. And it was overwhelming and exhausting. Sort of like that first few months with a baby when you’re never really sure what day it is or if […]
Prayers for Girls
Most Popular Posts of 2016
I can’t believe we’re in the last week of 2016. Y’all, cray-zee. This year flew by, didn’t it?? I was looking over the posts I wrote this year and all the topics we’ve covered around here. The most popular posts covered some of my favorite topics—lopsided living, praying for your daughter, and more. It’s been […]
A Prayer for My Girl’s Junior Year

We’ve entered a whole new era … I no longer drive my girl to and from school. She has a driver’s license and a vehicle. She’ll pull that little white SUV into an assigned parking place this morning and when she finishes first day of her junior year, she’ll drive herself home. I’ve been thinking […]
What I’m Reading August 2016

So, before we get to the books I’m reading … can I tell you my big news? I’m writing a book! In May I signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to write Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most. Y’all, for real, I can’t even explain how excited I […]
Dear Daughter, The Truth about Love

To my dear daughter, You turned sixteen this month. I am well aware of how exciting that is to you but I’m pretty sure you have no idea how much this birthday has shaken me. More than any before, this February 17th brought home the truth that time is fleeting. You’ll be getting your license and experiencing […]
3 Steps to Praying God’s Word—Inform, Inspire, Inscribe

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by prayer? Does praying God’s Word seem like something you’re neither equipped nor qualified to do? I totally understand! But here’s the good news—you can learn how! Praying Scripture isn’t as difficult as you might think. Over time I’ve learned how to allow the Bible to inform and inspire my prayers […]