Best Book Awards 2018 Are you searching for a Few Good Books? I read over 100 books last year, and I’ve been agonizing over my top picks. I’m sharing my favorite books in the categories of picture books, middle grade (chapter), YA, Christian Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Memoirs. If you’re making a list…
Top 10 Posts of 2018 | Readers’ Choice Welcome to the Top 10 Posts of 2018! I always look forward to seeing which posts are resonating with you. Since my goal is to write useful, encouraging words, it’s helpful to see which posts you find helpful. I’ll be sharing the links in reverse order, beginning…
Word of the Year 2019 | Steadfast STEADFAST Standing Firm Old English: Stedefaest Stede = Place * Faest = Firmly Fixed Too Late to Choose a Word of the Year? NEVER! Yes, January is waning. It’s okay! Haven’t chosen a Word of the Year? Neglected to ponder your priorities and set goals? Let’s do it…
The Gift of a New Year | Happy 2019 Welcome to 2019! Recent events have reminded me vividly that each moment is a blessing to be treasured. Even change, challenges, and heartache are part of the fabric of life. This new year, this day, this very moment is a gift. Catch Up Chit Chat I’ve…
5 Favorite Advent Devotionals For a Meaningful Christmas Are you feeling a bit hustled, bustled, and overwhelmed? Isn’t it easy to become overwhelmed by the to-do list at this time of year? It’s only been the past few years that I’ve embraced the concept of Advent season and Advent Devotionals. They have added a depth…
Best Cookbooks 2018 Gift Guide Who loves to cook? Me! Me! Who loves new cookbooks? Me! Me! This has been a great year for new cookbooks, hasn’t it? I’ve purchased several and pored over even more in the bookstore cafe. I’m sharing my five favorite cookbooks published in 2018, perfect to give to your foodie…