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Fostering Faith that Flourishes, Even if…
The Question to Ask When You’re Stressed
Busyness isn’t always bad, but when stress builds and efforts fail, it’s faith that saves the day. Here’s a question that’s helping me.
Planning to Perfection: A control enthusiast’s guide to years like 2020
In celebration of her debut novel, I've invited my friend Amanda Wen to the blog today! Amanda has been such an encouragement to me, it's a real privilege to host her here and cheer on her debut novel!by Amanda WenIt was the year I was going to Get Super-Organized and...
Joy Undamaged
by Emily Conrad Joy lives at my house, but it’s not what you think.My grandma fell ill a few days before Christmas, 2019. While she was in the hospital, a gift from one of my out-of-town relatives arrived. The pair of Thanksgiving cactuses, one with white blooms,...
Needs, Humanity, and Baby Skunks
by Stacey Weeks I love it when fiction does more than tell an entertaining narrative. I love fiction that forces me to think deeply about my faith and consider how God might be prompting me to respond. There are a lot of loveable characters in Mistletoe Movie...
Writing, Reading, and Faith – An interview with author Anne Carol
Today, I'm excited to introduce an author who's had an impact on my writing. Anne Carol and I met in an online group for Christian writers and were drawn together by the fact that we both write rock star fiction. (The fourth and final book in her Faithfully Yours...
Christmas Started Early This Year (But Thanksgiving Still Matters)
by Emily Conrad I normally resist breaking out my Christmas decor until after Thanksgiving, but as I type you this note ahead of time so it can post on Thanksgiving, I've been sipping coffee from a Christmas mug and a wreath with the word "joy" glitters on the...