Last December, my husband started working with a new chiropractic coach—think life coach for business. Jim guides Chris in maintaining a healthy chiropractic business. But what’s different about this coach than the one Chris worked with previously, is Jim understands a healthy practice starts with a healthy connection to God and family. Not a new concept, but one I believe …
This summer has been a whirlwind of activity. We’re in week ten of a ten-week remodel project, I completed my latest novel last Thursday and my husband’s been working more than ever. Aside from a four-day road trip to visit family, we haven’t done much relaxing. I don’t write this to complain—it is what it is. We all make choices. …
On page 74 of his book The Hope Quotient, Ray Johnston wrote the following statement: Jesus was not focused on what people were like. He was focused on what they could become. It doesn’t matter if we’re five, fifty or ninety, if we’re still walking on this earth, God’s not done with us yet. I believe He desires every one …
Last week, my husband and I were visiting family in Idaho. We like to wake early each morning and spend some time in the Word, and my family has a wonderful backyard in which to do that. As the sun was rising behind us, we sat at the table, our books and Bibles spread out around us. To be more …
I’m heading out to visit family. See you all back here next week. God Bless!
Last week, a young Christian man told me, “I would give just about anything so my wife wouldn’t have to work.” They have two very young children at home. He’s self-employed, and the only reason she works is to provide them with health insurance. My response was, “Have you prayed about it?” He hesitated a moment before explaining that he’s …
Tess O’Shay is in her mid-30’s, has red hair, green eyes and a feisty temper. She says what she thinks, which I love about her, and has a deep wound that has held her in a bondage of her own making for ten years. She’s lost her mother to cancer, her father to a heart attack and is the only …
We’ve been in the construction process for 3 ½ weeks now, and aside from being without a stove top for two days, there has been very little disruption. I know this is God’s timing, as everything is. I don’t generally do well with chaos, but in the busyness of life over the last several months, I’ve had to let a …
A few weeks ago, my agent, Karen Ball, asked me if I’d write a guest blog post for her agency (The Steve Laube Literary Agency) on my favorite subject—my husband, Chris! She wanted the spouses of writers to understand how vital to our success their support and encouragement is. It was published on their site today, so if you’re interested …
Upon the advice of a friend, I picked up the book Restless: Because You Were Made for More by Jennie Allen. It was perfect timing, since my ladies’ Bible study is off for summer break. The premise is clear from the title—digging in to discover what our purpose is. Jennie Allen encourages her readers to think about those things God …
