Woo Hoo!!! TODAY is the day registration opens for our (in)couragers community groups through the amazingly fantastic super-powers over at (in)courage! Last year I was blessed to lead an online (in)couragers group through the fall and the spring, and some of the connections we made have become real friendships full of love and support. In […]
The Declare Conference and a Divine Appointment
It’s 10:30 on Friday night, when I stand in line to pick up my blog critique, longing to get some feedback to improve. I get to the front of the line just as they announce it’s time for the meeting to re-convene, so I return to my seat at the back of the room. Another hour […]
A Beautiful 2nd Blog-iversary!
Exactly two years ago today, with a lot of hope and excitement, I hit publish for the first time. I welcomed you, told you about me and my family, and hoped we could connect in this place. Because I’m a communicator, a connector, and a relator. And to be honest, the love of writing did […]
There’s Just Something About a Song
There’s something about a song that can take me back. Back to where I was, what I thought, and how I felt at the time. What is it about music that has the power to transport us back in time and sweep us off to another place  … taking us back to the exact moment […]
We Are Better Together :: The Romans Project {Week 1}
Every Friday the emails start rolling in, and they continue arriving one by one throughout the weekend. One at a time, I download the attachment and listen to each voice recite scripture. We are in this together. A group, just over ten of us, with a unified goal. Acquaintances brought together with passion and conviction […]
Because God Knows Just What We Need :: (in)RL 2013
God always knows just what we need and He orchestrates everything to be beautiful in His time. I’m a relator and a communicator and there are few things I love more than to connect with others. I believe in community, and connection, and the powerful beauty that blooms when two hearts are seen by one […]
Won’t You Join Us for Community, In Real Life?
It all started with Angie Smith and her blog Bring the Rain. My friend Kathy had been reading her words for a long time, and one day was introduced to Ann Voskamp through Angie’s blog. Kathy and I had become friends in real life while attending a small couple’s home bible study through our church. […]
(in)couraged to mend :: Join us??
(In)Courage is a captivating online community, longing to connect women beyond the blog post, not only in real life, but online as well. And we’re so excited to be partnering with them once more as incouragers! Last session we walked through Lysa TerKeurst’s book, Unglued, as we learned to make wise choices in the midst of our raw […]
For When You Long for Community In Real Life
Every human heart longs for connection and community–to be heard and understood, to feel wanted and valued. We crave interaction. And while on-line relationships can be great, there’s nothing like lingering in real life–taking the time to pause and sit face to face … talking, sharing, and laughing. And this year, (in)courage will be hosting its second annual […]
A Mercy-Found-Me Community {My God-Sized Dream}
This year I’m joining a group of sisters over at Holley’s place, as we pursue our God-sized dreams—dreams placed within our hearts by the One who created us, and guess what? You’re invited! “And while our dreams may not be about something big, our God-sized dreams perfectly fit who we are, what we’re called to […]
