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Interview with Tricia Goyer: Author of Walk It Out
What a joy to interview author, Tricia Goyer, about her new book, Walk It Out: The Radical Result of Living God’s Word One Step at a Time. Interview with Tricia Goyer 1. Walk It Out is such an...
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You Don’t Have to Be Flawless
Dear Daughter: I see you there, love…my try-hard girl, my striving for the “A” daughter, the Type A woman—the Martha type who handles it all. You are My creation—painted with the brushstrokes of grace...
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God is Trustworthy Even When He Doesn’t Do What We Expect
Luke 5:12-13 “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man, ‘I am willing’, he said. ‘Be clean!’ And immediately the leprosy left him.” This man with...
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When the Five Year Plan Falls Apart
When the Five–Year Plan Falls Apart When my husband and I got married, I worked full-time until he was done with school. After that we planned on working for a few years, and saving quite a bit of our...
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The Surprising Thing Your “Type A” Friend Needs (But Probably Isn’t Telling You)
Strong for Everyone Else I received some difficult news. I didn’t want to be a burden by sharing it, but it was too heavy to carry myself. Bravely reaching out to some friends, I briefly texted about...
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Feeling Too Fragile For Friendship? (Guest Post by Jill E. McCormick)
I’m delighted to introduce you to a fellow hope*writer, Jill E. McCormick. Today she is sharing from her heart about a time when she was tempted to hide when it came to friendship. Feeling Fragile in...
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Pray Boldly, Walk Wisely
For a long time, I censored my prayers because I didn’t want to be disappointed if they were not answered in the way I hoped. But through a friend’s encouragement, I stopped editing my prayers and...
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My Book Recommendations for You to Read over the Holidays
One of my favorite ways to unwind over the holiday season is to read! There’s nothing like snuggling up in a blanket by a cozy fire and cracking open a book. I definitely prefer cuddling with paper...
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Help for the Mom Whose Words Seem to Do More Harm Than Good (Guest Post by...
We don’t always talk about motherhood in this space, but on occasion we offer resources to help moms grow and thrive. With the holidays approaching and stress rising as the calendar fills, I thought...
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: When All is Not Calm
Whether the mailbox or inbox are overflowing…or they are an empty reminder of your loneliness, I’ve got something for you. Even now, even here, in face of a trying season, I am not going anywhere. I...
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Interview with Micah Maddox (Author of Anchored In) & Giveaway!
Welcome to the latest installment of the author interview series! It was a delight to connect with today’s author at the She Speaks Conference. Micah is a sweet soul who offers hope to those who find...
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A Hopeful Resource for Every Mourning (Guest Post by Donna Fagerstrom) and...
If you subscribe to my website, then you’ve been receiving the “Weekend Reiding” newsletter in your inbox (if not, you can subscribe to receive it for free…just enter your email address in the...
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A Gift that Will Not Disappoint (and the Heart of Christmas Giveaway)!
The big day is almost here and I want to spread some Christmas cheer! I’m thrilled to be joining a group of authors to bring you some encouragement AND an awesome giveaway as we honor the true meaning...
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Favorite Blog Posts from 2017
My favorite blog reads from others: There were many great things written this year, but I’m highlighting five posts that I enjoyed, written by my friends. I’ve provided a short excerpt from each, but...
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How My One Word for the Year Turned Into a Book
I’m sure you’ve heard (and maybe even grown tired) of the One Word craze. I have friends who are lovers of the idea, some who are haters, and some who fall somewhere in between. Since 2009, I have...
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What It’s Like Having a Sibling With Down Syndrome (Confessions from a Type...
I woke up today, watching a video of a big sister and her younger brother, interacting in their own special way. A knowing smile emerged. After a little investigating (a.k.a. Facebook stalking), I...
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Interview with Lee Nienhuis (Author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids)
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Real Talk about Our Less-Than-Perfect Marriage
Photo Credit: alyssandrew.com It’s Wednesday! So our live show is happening tonight at 9pm EST. We hope you’ll tune in. Hanging out with you all is a highlight of our week. With Valentine’s Day...
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Interview with Kim Hyland (Author of An Imperfect Woman)
Welcome back to the Author Interview series! *Referral links are below. If you click through and take action, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. It is my pleasure to welcome Kim...
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Being a Safe Place for Others (Guest post by Bekah Pogue)
It is an honor to invite my friend Bekah Pogue to share with us from a vulnerable place today. Let’s give a warm welcome and attentive ear to this woman who lives authentically, calling out what’s...
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