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God is Good All the Time today at (in)courage
It’s easy to see God’s goodness when life is sweet. When our hearts are happy our eyes are open to His glorious presence and the beauty of His creation all around us. But sometimes life is just plain hard. It’s in these times we must hold fast to this simple...
Ring in Spring with April’s Desktop Calendar!
Last Saturday my husband and I officially became grandparents! Our four kids who still live at home traveled with us to Oxford, Mississippi, to meet their new nephew, a precious baby boy named Maddux (after the great Braves' picture—our son is quite the fan). I...
The Sign Said: Please Pray for My Marriage today at (in)courage
On Sunday mornings our pastor calls for prayer requests before services begin. Last Sunday a member stood and told us about a sign he saw on the side of a busy road near his home; it contained a simple five-word plea: Please pray for my marriage. I know the road where...
Download March’s Desktop Wallpaper #SmokiesStrong
For years the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Smoky Mountain National Park area has been one of our favorite places for family vacations and anniversary trips and we followed the story of the fires that swept through the area in late November. On Sunday afternoon we had a...
The Heart of Marriage Book Study Guide Now Available!
I believe in the power of story to change lives. The 52 stories from 40 contributors in my new book The Heart of Marriage describe marriages in many stages and conditions. These stories will inspire, challenge, entertain, and encourage. They are real stories from real...
For My Valentine: I Still Choose You
In celebration of today's Valentine's Day release of The Heart of Marriage, I want to share an unpublished story I originally wrote for the final section in the book, Writing Our Love Story. When another author became available for this section at the last minute I...
Join Me Next Thursday for the Heart of Marriage Launch Party!
Come celebrate the launch of my new book, The Heart of Marriage, which releases February 14 from Revell. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of fun: live readings from the book from contributors Robin Dance, Diane Bailey, Marci Stevens, and me; plus GIVEAWAYS...
These Roses Will Last Beyond Valentine’s Day
“Whatever you give her for Valentine’s Day, make sure it includes roses!” I heard an announcer warn on the radio today, a do-or-die note of finality in his voice. That’s a lot of pressure, I thought, especially with the price of roses so high at this time of year....
Celebrate Marriage & February’s Desktop Calendar!
February's desktop calendar reflects the cover and subject matter of my new book The Heart of Marriage, which releases on February 14th. Pre-order now for the perfect Valentine's, wedding, or anniversary gift! You can find a contributor list, endorsements, pinnable...
Sunday Scripture today at (in)courage
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 When Your Heart Needs to Soften Recently my husband and I experienced a ripple on the surface of our relatively smooth...
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