What Is the Breastplate of Righteousness in the Armor of God?
"Did you know that you’re in a battle? Sometimes it’s obvious: we …
50 ‘Thank You God’ Quotes for Every Season
Life is hard and sometimes we go through seasons when it's hard …
What Does the Resurrection’s Power Mean for Us Today?
Easter may feel like a distant memory, yet we need to remember. …
Is “Comparison Is the Thief of Joy” in the Bible?
Next week I leave for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. …
What it Feels Like to Publish a Book
In one word? Amazing! In a second word… exhausting! On the best …
A Promise for Faith with Stacy T. Simmons
Happy New Year, friends! It's always exciting to start a fresh year …
5 Christmas Picture Books I Own and Love
It's hard to believe that Christmas Eve is one short week away! …
Celebrate Good Times – and Take a Nap!
Hello long time friends, and new friends (it's great to see some …
Fruit Basket Upset
What happens when the caregiver and the chronically ill switch places? What …
5 Ways to Find Joy in Your Writing Journey
Today I'm thrilled to have a guest post for you by Nancy …
Your Pain Matters Too
There's something I've been thinking about the last few days and God …
Sunflower Fields and Car Rides
After so many days in the house feeling sick, my dad took …
A Bitter Disappointment
mom and I learned of the Mississippi River Readers Retreat. A retreat …
The Second Half of ‘My Grace Is Sufficient’ We Keep Forgetting
What if, on a really hard day when everything is going wrong …
Half a Century of Love
This weekend we're celebrating my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. Half a century …
I Messed Up
Have you ever made a mistake that was completely preventable, yet you …
We Need Each Other
Sometimes it feels as if we have to figure life out all …
A Doggone Good Interview
This week on the blog we have a very special interview. The …
Here’s What I Know
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I've been …
Birds and Blooms
Sometimes you just need to take (and share) photographs of beautiful things. …
