10/19 ((from Jessica)) I’ll never forget the words I read as I sat on my lumpy couch, in my tiny apartment, with that newly published book cupped in my hands; the year was 2007. It was my first year out of college, and a majority of my life-giving gal pals were scattered across the country,…

10/18 ((from Megan)) It dawned on me recently how heavy my reading list has leaned toward children’s literature for… well, awhile now. From the Hundred Acre Woods (A.A. Milne’s original, folks) to Narnia to that house on the prairie, this world of children’s literature feels new again as it finds me enjoying the second ride…

10/17 ((from Natalie)) Let’s be honest, I chose the book by it’s cover, as I (ashamedly) often do. But hey, graphic design is important. I was just browsing.  I was a newish-believer-still-sorta-seeker wandering the bookstore.  I was thirsty for something to help me digest the heaviness of the Bible.  Something a little lighter, approachable even. The…

10/16 ((from Kate)) For many days, months, and years there was an almost-permanent sob locked in my throat – ready to give way with any one “more thing.” But as of late what’s caught behind my jaw is a roar. Half the time. And the other half is a whimper. Sitting feet away from strong…

10/15 ((from Bridget)) A friend just posed a question on social media and this is how the dialogue went “Writing a song.  Need a two syllable adjective describing “pain” in the wake of grief.  Go!! Here were some of the responses: “Burning, aching, searing, stoic, pressing, private, crushing, bruising, massive, lonely, gripping, vital, deserved, fallow,…

10/14 ((from Eve)) “When Pharaoh drew near, the people of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they feared greatly. And the people of Israel cried out to the LORD. They said to Moses, ‘Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us…

10/13 ((from Courtney)) My mama is a wise woman. When she was launching into the adventure of parenting, she realized that, although she had had a very loving, structured upbringing, she actually knew nothing about what to do with children. She knew the verse, “bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,”…

10/12 ((from Jessica)) I don’t know if it was pride back in the day, or if I just hadn’t known the Lord as intimately as I do now, but either way… I’ve been ever-so aware (especially as of late) as to how much I am NOT like Christ. Like NOT… a bazillion times over. I…

10/11 ((from Megan)) “And they were unable to catch Him in a saying in the presence of the people; and being amazed at His answer, they became silent.” Luke 20:26 Amazed at His answer, they became silent. Amazed at His answer. To be wondered at, to be had in admiration. Amazed, marveled. This word is…

10/10 ((from Natalie)) It was a busy day in the midst of Jesus’ ministry tour.  Word had traveled and His life was now in the public eye.  His life held celebrity-like status now, and thus he was swamped with responsibility and his speaking schedule was surprisingly jam-packed.  He had come to the lake to retreat…

10/9 ((from Kate)) You ask the loaded question… “Do you still love me?” and there’s no response. That nothing says everything. After a decade of infertility and failed adoptions, you are holding your son. Not a single word squeaks out, only tears. That sob says everything. You leave the busy streets and bustling crowds, heading…

10/8 ((from Bridget)) It was the summer of 1991 and I was sitting in the Palomar Mountains with Jimmy Carter.  Isn’t that just the best part of this story… Jimmy Carter!? Now, the details of my story will quickly reveal this was not the former POTUS Jimmy Carter, but cool attention-getter nonetheless, eh? Jimmy Carter was…