• Rediscovering || Day 3

    Welcome back! This is day 3 in a new endeavor here on the blog. I’m giving myself permission to play with words and rediscover my love of stories. Start with day 1 or jump right in! “Hey, are you okay?” Mel’s new little friend asked as she wiped chocolate from her lips. “Umm, I…” Mel

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  • Rediscovering || Day 2

    Welcome to a fun series where I’m giving myself permission to try new things and explore my love of words! You can jump right in or start with Day 1. I’m so glad you’re here! As she drove away, Mel resisted the urge to look in the rearview mirror. She may have made it out

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  • Rediscovering || Day 1

    The only thing Mel wanted was to get out of the room. Something about it was suffocating, but she seemed to be the only one who was struggling. Getting up from her seat, she made her way to the back. If she could just get to the double doors, she would be fine. She could

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  • Stuck in a Reading Rut, Here’s How I Got Out

    I’ve been feeling stuck in a reading rut lately. Usually, I read one fiction and one nonfiction at a time. But I couldn’t seem to motivate myself to pick up my book and read. So, I gave up the non-fiction for the summer. Giving myself permission to only read fiction has helped me so much!

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  • 4 Powerful Books to Make You Think, Grow and Feel

    Let’s talk about powerful books, the ones that make us think, wonder, learn, and feel. I’ve got four good ones this month, all very different. First, a thank YOU! This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making any purchase (even for something else) you help support my ministry of sharing the hope of

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  • Book Talk: New Reads for This Month

    I love a good book talk. Nothing too formal, just a casual talk about the pages that have been turned and the thoughts that lingered after each book was closed. Ready? Let’s talk books! First, a thank YOU: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making any purchase (even for something else) you

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  • 3 Books That Are Challenging Me (In the Best Way!)

    Reading books that challenge us help us learn and grow! I didn’t set out to read books that would challenge me this summer. I thought my season of soul care would be all about light and easy books. God had other plans! All In I’ve read a few of Mark Batterson’s books, and they all

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