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Facing Shame: Families in Recovery

I read this book to better understand the system of my shame-based family of origin and how to break free from those patterns.
I also want to help people, especially in the church, to recognize and move from unhealthy, shame-based patterns to healthier ones.

Bible for the Busy Woman: Matthew 1:18-25

Today’s passage is Matthew 1:18-25, which talks about the awkward situation Joseph finds himself in when Mary is pregnant before they had “come together,” and how God orchestrated events to make Joseph Jesus’ (adoptive) father.

Undine By Friedrich de la Motte Fouque

Though it has been likened to the Little Mermaid, the stakes in Undine’s premise are much higher. She is not just looking for a man she fell in love with; she needs a soul.

Movie Review and Background: Miss Austen Regrets

Miss Austen Regrets is based off of the surviving letters that Jane Austen wrote.

Bible for the Busy Woman: Matthew 1:1-17

Here’s my latest Bible for the Busy Woman video!

Annals of A Quiet Neighborhood

Annals of A Quiet Neighborhood seems like it is the closest to autobiography as anything of MacDonald’s I’ve read. As you get into the story, you discover that many of these characters have dramatic and scandalous backstories, but all of them are in need of one thing: redemption.

Bible for the Busy Woman Launch

I’m excited to announce that I am launching a project on Youtube, called Bible for the Busy Women.

Goal Setting for 2021

For the New Year, I have a LOT of goals! I try to think of specific areas of growth or things I want to focus on doing more of or getting better at.

Reflecting on My #2020 Goals

What a year it’s been! Around this time of year, I always like to reflect. I don’t do “resolutions,” but I do like to make goals.

The Story Behind Classic Christmas Hymns

We’ve all heard classic Christmas hymns over the years, but where did they come from? And do we need to listen to them for the umpteenth time?