"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
When All Isn’t Merry And Bright: 3 Ways To Reverse Stinkin’ Thinkin’
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love to decorate, bake, give gifts, sing Christmas carols, go to church, and especially spend time with those I love. But this year—this crazy mixed-up year—I've found myself a little less merry and bright. I just read the new...
Dealing with Holiday Depression and Grief
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration but for some, it is quite the opposite. The season can evoke feelings of stress, loneliness, and anxiety. Studies show a main cause for depression during November and December is isolation. COVID-19 has...
How Blogging Has Helped Strengthen My Faith
I slid the cursor to the right and let it hover for a moment before I drew in a deep breath, then finally clicked publish. It can be a scary thing to put your writing out there for the world to read. Will people read it? Will they like it? Am I good enough? These are...
Two Printable Prayers for Our Nation and Ourselves
Fear. Anger. Rage. Anxiety. Sadness. Restlessness. Hopelessness. It seems our country has been hijacked by emotions. Remember those old-fashioned glass thermometers? I envision the red mercury line rising upward until the glass shatters. The times we are living could...
God Loves Diversity
As I have pondered and prayed over the recent tragic killing of George Floyd and the responses to it, my thoughts have turned to the idea of diversity. Why does it seem we love diversity when it comes to possessions but not when it comes to people? Over my lifetime,...
Consider the Lilies: My Interview with Actress Shari Rigby
Hello, dear readers! God has connected me with some amazing people over the last few years. I've come to the realization that people don't just randomly enter your life—God brings them. Some people are there for a short season, while others become life-long...
One More Reason to Love Chick-fil-A
If you already love Chick-fil-A like me, this sweet tribute is sure to bump it up a notch. I had the honor of speaking with Trudy Cathy White, the daughter of Truett Cathy, founder of one of the largest and fastest-growing fast-food restaurants chains in America,...
Stay in Your Lane: The Dangers of Comparison and What to Do About It
One of my loved ones was in a car accident last month. Thank God, he is fine. However, the car is not. But that’s another story. The accident occurred because two lanes were merging into one. Of course, we all know most lanes are designed for one car at a...
A Mission Statement for Homeschool Families
Most organizations and businesses have a mission statement. What about Homeschool families? Last week I shared with you how to create your own personal mission statement—or what I like to refer to as a Manifesto. In this post, my friend and homeschool mom, Jennifer...
