A little less than a year ago, I announced to the world with great joy and exuberance that I was “expecting”–not a baby, but my first book!! My manuscript’s due date was June 15, and I already had the name picked out: Control Girl: Putting God...
During one particular sports season, my son Cole complained that his coach screamed more at him than anyone else on the team. And from what I was hearing on the sidelines, I decided he might be right! I constantly heard my son’s name being screamed across the...
The day Ken and I got home from our honeymoon, we went grocery shopping together. When we got to the checkout, the bagger asked, “Paper or plastic?” (Back then, they used to ask you this.) We responded simultaneously.”Paper,” I...
“Your destination is on the right,” my GPS announced from its perch on the dashboard. “It is?” I asked out loud. I was on a country road in the middle of nowhere. And I was supposed to be at a church. Speaking. In 10 minutes. I was already...
Women don’t join a small group because they want to show off their new scarf or nail polish color. They get plenty of superficial interaction during the rest of the week! Women come to small group because they want to be part of something. They want to pour the...
It’s true! I’m expecting…. …. my first BOOK! (Sorry, no baby… But books are exciting, too, right?) I’m very, VERY excited to announce that, just last night I signed a contract with Thomas Nelson for my first book, titled Control...