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Celebrating Mothers and a SpaFinder Gift Card Giveaway!
In honor of Mother's Day and the release of my new book With Love, Mom, I'm sharing the story I wrote about my mother and we're giving away a $150 SpaFinder gift card! Share a sweet memory of your mom in the comments on this post for your chance to win! Like Mother,...
When We Own Our Mistakes at (in)courage
As a child, I didn’t fully appreciate the little barbecue joint located along the short, daily drive between our house and my grandparents’. We picked up the most amazing sandwiches there: slightly-sweet sauce soaked into smoked, pulled pork with crispy, burnt ends on...
Date Night Roundup!
Thanks to our MoviePass cards, we continue to see more movies than ever. Recents include: Vertigo (the old Alfred Hitchcock movie, in theaters thanks to Fathom Events), Pacific Rim, Ready Player One, Paul Apostle of Christ, Hitler vs. Picasso (a one night event), and...
Come and Get Your April 2018 Desktop Calendar!
We're enjoying a lovely spring in Atlanta! The Bradford Pears (as pictured in this month's calendar) have shed their blooms and filled in their leaves. I took a run this morning and the puddles and the edges of the road are littered with the petals of cherry blossoms....
Sunday Scripture today at (in)courage
{I will update you soon on the birth of our first granddaughter, but today's Sunday Scripture post at (in)courage was written last week, before she was born!} For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish...
March 2018 Desktop Calendar
Birth and rebirth are on my mind, and the image and verse for this month's calendar reflect it. Our oldest daughter is past her due date with our first granddaughter; we're waiting for the phone to ring to race to the hospital! Our family is full of March babies: my...
Date Night Roundup!
Hello, friends! Here are some fresh date night options, either for couples dates or dates with your kids. Thanks to our new Movie Pass cards, we're seeing more movies at the theater than ever! Recents include 12 Strong, The Darkest Hour, Maze Runner: Death Cure (with...
Planning for a Winning Valentine’s Day at (in)courage
Valentine’s Day is next week, a holiday just as likely to cause disappointment as celebration. Watch your Facebook feed on February 14 and you’re sure to see a variety of responses. I’ve mulled this over — because honestly, I’d like to offer up something that helps —...
February 2018 Desktop Calendar!
Hello, friends! I hope your new year is off to a good start. I want to share a couple of things that are adding some zing to my new year! Movie Pass First is MOVIE PASS!!!! How did I not know this existed? Movie Pass is a service that lets you see a movie a day in...
The Date Night Dress
{The following story is reprinted from The Heart of Marriage, a collection of stories which would make a perfect Valentine's gift!} It happened on a Friday night as we drove into town for dinner and a movie. While scrolling through Instagram I saw an online friend’s...
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