"This is a YA read, but adults will also enjoy and learn from this fast-paced book. I started it with every intention of reading a few chapters before bed. Five hours later I had devoured the entire book. The characters are beautifully flawed and I found myself cheering for them when they couldn’t cheer for themselves. There are some hard, but real, issues addressed in this book. I appreciate that Beckie Lindsey addresses topics that are often ignored and spotlights the reality that there is more going on that what we may ever see with our eyes. This is a great read for teens who are fighting their own battles, as well as adults who would like insight into the struggles of today’s teens and young adults face."
Josie Siler
Accepting Help
Since my diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer in early February, I have received an outpouring of prayers, cards, gifts, love, and support. It fills my heart with joy to have so many people that care. But if I’m being completely honest, I have also found myself a bit...
Patience During Cancer
Since I began this unwanted journey of ovarian cancer back in January, there has been a lot of waiting. I hate waiting. You probably do too. Yet it’s something we all must do. For example, did you know that according to AAA Insurance, the average American will spend...
Finding Peace and Joy in Cancer
CANCER. No one likes the word, particularly when it concerns someone you love or yourself. I heard the dreaded "C" word during my recent visit to the ER. I haven't felt right for several weeks. A CT scan, ultrasound, and other tests all point to ovarian cancer....
5 Ways to Show Our Thankfulness to God
The young doctor emerged from the operating room and approached my dad and me with an unreadable expression. Our hearts pounded as he lowered his mask—and to our relief, revealed a wide grin. “Good news! The surgery went well. I believe we removed all of the tumor.”...
‘Switched’: Movie Review and Interview
When you are a teenager, high school is #everything. At least that’s what church girl Cassandra Evans believes. Although Cassandra is musically gifted, she is unpopular. But if she could be more like Katie Sharp, things would be different. Katie is a model with four...
What Christians Should Do After The Election
Our nation is not only divided by politics—it is divided by fear. America is holding its collective breath as we approach November 3, 2020. This election has been touted by the news and social media platforms as the 'most important election of our lifetimes.' Will we...
Mourning Dove Morning
My mornings often begin with prayer and a cup of coffee on my front porch. It’s a peaceful way to get ready for the day, sipping from my mug, and listening to the bird’s chatter. This is also the time my two indoor cats, Holly and Jojo, are allowed to roam outside...
An Open Letter: Promises to My Daughters-in-law
Mother-in-law. The title alone conjures a host of negative connotations and stereotypes. I won’t bother to list them, but I will tell you that I was determined not to live up to them! So, here I am five years in with something to share that I hope will be a blessing....
Three Ways To Conquer Evil With Good
Evil is real. The daily dose of disturbing images, stories, posts, and political rhetoric has gotten to me lately. I’m sure you can relate. At times, I find myself shaking my fist and verbalizing not-so-Christ-like sentiments to inanimate objects like my phone or the...