Free e-book copy of Breathe
Many of you remember my 2005 book Breathe. I know some of you continue to use it as a resource for small group discussions or your moms' ministries, or just to remind yourself to slow [...]
Join us at Moms Together
Parenting isn't easy--but it's even harder if you try to go it alone. The good news is, you don't have to! That's why I'm a huge fan of Moms Together, an online community that draws [...]
Free study guide and bookplates for your book club
Are you doing a summer book club or study group? I'd love to hear about it--and send you bookplates. Courtney emailed this week to tell me she's leading a summer study of my book Breathe [...]
The Repercussions of Neglect
The timing of a recent trip was perfect, and imperfect. I left feeling weary, overwhelmed by nasty weather and too much work, my Midwestern world persistently clinging to winter. Everything was brown and soggy, buds [...]
What new thing is God doing?
The new year ushers in a desire for change, for a revamping--of habits, decor, ideas. So it's fitting, right? A new look for the blog: I'd love to hear what you think. And a new [...]
Spiritual loneliness
Our world, wired, connected--full of countless ways to communicate instantly. I can Skype with someone across the globe, text to someone thousands of miles away, instant message, well, instantly. In some ways, we can fool [...]
Deeply Loved arrives! (or, How to Write a book review)
Just got back quick weekend trip to Texas for a family wedding, and was excited to see that my newest book, Deeply Loved, is available on amazon.com today. Don't you just love the cover? Deeply [...]
Book shopping
There's something about a bookstore. The smell of ink, paper, and coffee. The landscape of books: piled on tables, lining shelves. The quiet hum of people talking, or just turning pages. When you buy a [...]
Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity
Hey, it's Free Book Friday. Because we're focusing on Sabbath this month (although Living in Sabbath Simplicity is a topic we discuss frequently here), here's an excerpt from my book Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity, [...]
Deeply Loved, part 2
How honest can you be on the page? When you read a non-fiction book (but not a memoir) how much do you really want to know about the author’s life? A few months ago, I [...]