The Gift of ABUNDANT LIFE

The gift of ABUNDANT LIFE. You're thinking, "Well, TL, obviously I'm thankful for life. What's your point?" But here's what I think — we are thankful for our lives. But sometimes I miss living in the fullness of life God offers because I'm so caught up in the mundane and messiness of my day-to-day living. And, it's possible you do too. Hence today's invitation to see ABUNDANT LIFE as an every day gift from God. The Gift of ABUNDANT LIFE For each of the twenty gifts we'll cover this month, ... [Read More]

Welcome to Crazy Town! {or a month of seeing the gifts of God in every day life.}

Hi friends! We are friends, right? I mean, you're here and I'm here and there's a pretty solid chance we have at least a few things in common. Maybe you're a mom (me too!), a wife (yep!), and I'd also be willing to guess you're a believer. See, I told you we have some similarities. And, I'm pretty sure we share a few other commonalities. For example, I bet your calendar stays pretty full. And I imagine you know how important Bible study is to your maturing faith. Welcome to Crazy ... [Read More]

Coming in October … more Lopsided Living encouragement!

It's been awhile since I spent any significant time talking about Lopsided Living. It's an ongoing theme that undergirds pretty much everything else but I haven't shared any new encouragement or challenges lately. So grab your coffee, your Bible, your calendar, and your journal and hang on tight — because October is all about Lopsided Living! Lopsided Living Encouragement To be really transparent here—I need this reminder and encouragement more than ever. And since I figure I'm pretty ... [Read More]

Will you take the #encouragementdare?

In the immortal words of Schwartz on A Christmas Story, "I triple dog dare you!" No, silly, not to stick your tongue to the flag pole. That would totally hurt! I am challenging you to take the #encouragementdare. Will you take the #encouragementdare? Okay, I know, you're thinking two things: I have no idea what this is; and It sounds like something I'd like to do. Let me share a few more details. The #EncouragementDare In 2007, then-President Obama established September 12 ... [Read More]

Our Generous God: A Study of Ruth {#fallbiblestudy}

Recently I asked a question on my Facebook page — When you see or hear the word ENTITLED, what is your first thought? The answers weren't too surprising.  Spoiled, selfish, feeling of privilege.  Others said someone who thinks something is owed to them. My friend Becky wrote this, "Expectation of privilege without gratitude." Which of course made me think about the sentence that rocked my world a few years ago, I’m learning we can’t be grateful for something we feel entitled to, even ... [Read More]

9 Great Books {Releasing August – October 2017}

Do you ever wish someone would just make a list of the books you should read? Well, you're in luck! Because that is exactly what I am doing today. I've got recommendations for just about everyone. And the best part is, I already have every one of these books and I can promise you each one is written by a woman who is passionate about the Lord. 9 Great Books {Releasing August - October 2017} I've separated them by release date for you but I'm also including a few thoughts about the book as ... [Read More]