Recently I was driving in my car, my thoughts careening all over the place (only my thoughts, not my vehicle), when I suddenly realized I had tightened my grip on the steering wheel and my stress level had gone way up. I gradually became aware that music I hadn’t even been paying attention to was…
When the weather is dreary, what better is there to do than to curl up with your next favorite book and your hot beverage of choice? Christmas is long past, but for many places, the cold still lingers in those winter doldrums. Our team member Megan Alms has a remedy. She has curated some of…
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians…
I stared at my plastic plate, listening to my friend chat. Our second year of college would end in a few days, and we were attending the usual “end of the spring semester” picnic. Around me, classmates and dorm buddies ate grilled chicken and talked about their summer plans, worst final exam moments, and what…
By Vickie McDonough The holidays are mostly over, except for putting away decorations, finishing up all that food we cooked, and saying goodbye to some lingering relatives. Soon we’ll be trying to lose the weight we gained over the holidays and working to pay off all those presents we bought. The holidays sure can be…
Right around the time I wrote my debut novel, Blaze, my parents had decided to separate. It felt as though someone had knocked the wind out of my chest. In that moment, I knew what would follow six months later: divorce. Growing up, I always viewed divorce as the ultimate evil. Most of my friends…
Heroes on horseback, derring-do, and deeds of honor. The Middle Ages appeal to my love of romance. Oh wait—were you thinking I meant the Wild West? The two eras share a lot of similarities. Medieval people lived near castles the same way western settlers made their homes close to forts. You could hardly blame them.…
[Guest Post: Alisa Hope Wagner] Luffing in Transition
I am currently taking a week-long, intensive sailing class that includes three courses rolled into one. My husband has picked up a passion for sailing in the last several years, and since we live in a coastal town, this strenuous yet accessible class was available to us. I wanted to learn sailing not only to…
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