I had no idea when I started writing I would face so much spiritual warfare. It started with my blog. At first, my husband didn’t understand what I was doing. I thought, for sure, he would be my biggest fan. However, he was not excited about me sharing personal information on such a public […]
Rad Joy in Surrendering
For months, my husband, Rick, and I had been praying to God, “Please open doors widely or shut them loudly.” We were searching for guidance – where our children would go to school, if I should go back to work, and how could Rick find peace in his financial job at an oil and gas […]
Communicating with Presence
As an international writing force, the women of Redbud Writers Guild spend a significant amount of time communicating on-line via our private Facebook group. Each little corner photo of every post symbolizes the colorful face and voice of one woman. Chat focuses on the merits of having an agent or going it alone on a […]
God-sized stories & prayer partners {do something}
The one thing we took home as sponsors of the Declare Conference? It’s this: God’s glory is beautifully revealed through wild obedience. From the Selah Space to the Cracker Barrel Store, connections and conversations were infused with unity and diversity. With one voice, each of you pursued God’s call without hesitation. Throughout our time at Declare, […]
the life-giving word
Hello Declare! We are so excited to experience wild obedience with you! Our particular passion is to see more lives transformed through Bible translation. Pray With Us in the Selah Space Wild obedience begins from within — in our hearts and in our minds. As we pray and meditate upon God’s Word, our perspective is […]
Affording to Attend Declare
I remember distinctly the first time I heard of a blogging conference and I wanted to go. I remember like it was yesterday clicking the link to register and being shocked at the ticket price. How in the world was I – a “mommy blogger” – going to afford not only the ticket price but […]
When Will I Have a Breakthrough?
Have you ever cried out to God for a breakthrough in an area of your life? Maybe you want to see God heal a relationship, or move you on to the next season of your life. If you are in this place, I have encouragement for you. There isn’t a 3-step plan to get you […]
5 things about your Pastor
October is considered “Pastor Appreciation Month,” but pastors are certainly appreciated year-round. I thought I’d let you in on a few secrets about pastors since I’m married to one and have many friends who are pastors. I have laughed and cried with many of their wives, so I anticipate that some of our experiences may help […]
Fellowship Friday: meet Andrea
artwork by andrea howey “If you’re waiting for something (you probably are!)… a breakthrough, provision, answer to prayer, a miracle… and if you’ve been waiting any length of time (you probably have!), you may wonder if it will ever come to pass. Instant answers and miracles are amazing, but we don’t often see the instantaneous […]
fellowship friday: my mouth & my heart
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands… May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:1, 14 thank You, Lord, that the words of my mouth and the meditations of […]