It's "go" time, Reader, And yet, am I the only one still trying to find my rhythm in this season’s flurry of activity? I didn’t think so…and it's the reason I'm sending this to you real-time middle of the night/crack of dawn...OK wait, dawn is nowhere in sight at nearly 2am...I need to go to bed for real! LOL I see you, friend…you’re a mom—but you’re so much more. You’re a leader, a woman of faith, a professional, a caretaker, and a human being who deserves support. The Back to School...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Both of my college students are back at school <wheeeee!>. So. Many. Stories. Seriously...even though they're (semi-)adults <why can't I say "grown?" Geez!> And yet, it all happened so fast it made my head spin. But it also made me realize that it's almost been ONE FULL YEAR since the launch of Back to School, Back to You: A Mom's Guide to Balance and Blessing in a School Year Transition. In the chapter I contributed to this inspiring collaborative book, I reflect on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Heyyyy there, Reader! So I'm trying something new - and you're the first to catch it. How do you like my new email header? Life has definitely been FULL, but you're in my heart even when you don't see me in your inbox. Today, I thought it was fitting to provide something pink and sparkly - just because! NEW Podcast episode Yep, I just recorded my first FRESH podcast episode in 2 years. <gasp! has it been THAT long? I know, right?!> I hope you'll take 4 minutes to listen to God is Greater Than...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Heyyy there, Reader! This message comes to you with SOOOO much love. Not just because I started writing it in bed at 4am (but that IS one significant data point LOL) and my day has literally been packed so that I couldn't finish it and send it until now (another data point for another day - ha ha...I promise that I wanted to make it pretty with pink buttons and all the sparkly bells and whistles - but now I've just gotta get it out to ya - so here it is, chock full o' simple goodness). Not...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Hey there, Reader! Praying this Lenten season has been a blessed opportunity to get closer to the Savior...the best is yet to come! Encouragement: #HolyWeek blog posts I invite you to catch up on #HolyWeek posts from my blog - I believe they’ll bless ya real good! Catch up with Kayren's blog Good Friday service Looking for a Good Friday service? My hubby’s ministering at our 7pm ET service tonight (and I'll be singing) - join the livestream or catch the replay (or join us in person if you're...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! This is where I begin to share why I wrote not one email blast or blog post in 2024...as I reflect that one year ago TODAY, I was recovering from a hysterectomy. I’m grateful for the journey (yup, I tested out the healing power of chocolate...and proved once again that God is greater - AND calorie-free! LOL) and wanted to share my gratitude. If you could use some encouragement, I'd LOVE for you to join me for my One Year Later Virtual Celebration at 7pm ET on Tuesday,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I’ll keep this short because you only have until 11:59PM EST on March 26th to get all the free goodies you want from 30+ creators (including me!) in the Spring Forward Your Biz FREE Bundle. So what are you waiting for? Now, you know I’m not the type to lay on the FOMO five inches thick (OK, maybe I am LOL), but don’t tuck this away and say later, “Oh yeah, I gotta check that thing out.” You’re about to miss out on over $1,500 worth of valuable free gifts that will never be...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Reader! I hope your week is off to a great start! As I build up my #WritingLife (in the midst of errything else that's going on - 'cuz it's important to me!), I'm working on a consistency challenge to post on my blog for 16 days straight... I'm also SUPER-EXCITED to join Dr. Zoe Shaw for the hope*writers Tuesday Teaching on 3/18/25! We’ll discuss writing through the transitions of life with grace…and lots of other good stuff… 😁 If you’d like to join us at 12:00pm ET on Tuesday,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I know it's been a while since you last heard from me (understatement)...but life is LIKE THAT sometimes, right? Believe me when I tell ya that I've got PLENTY to share...but I won't do it all in one message (you're welcome! LOL). So watch your inbox because I've got some good stuff comin' your way in the next few weeks...ANNNNNNND... I have something exciting to share with you! I’m honored to be speaking at the Tearing Down the Veil Summit, a 3-day virtual event where...
7 months ago • 1 min read