Fall Festivals Abound in the Magic City
My daughter has outgrown the age where Halloween costumes double as dress-up clothes for the rest of the year. Am I the only one who is looking for every opportunity available for her to wear her costume this week? Luckily, there are plenty of safe, kid-friendly events going on all week long so I can […]
This Weekend in the Magic City October 22, 2015
There are lots of great events for you and the kiddos happening this weekend—and next week.
Book Spotlight: New Books Chronicle Cancer
Whether you’re going through it personally or it’s someone you love, we can all agree cancer sucks.
What’s Your Excuse?
A few weeks ago, it was laid on my heart to reach out to a woman to interview her for my weekly book column for Hope for Women magazine. As it turned out, we had a lot of things in common—besides being authors, we both attended the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), and we’ve done […]
This Weekend in the Magic City October 15, 2015
With fall in full swing, there’s lots of stuff to do in the Magic City this weekend for you and your crew or just you and your boo. Woodlawn Set right here in Birmingham, Woodlawn tells the true-life story of Tony Nathan (played by newcomer Caleb Castille) who joins the Woodlawn High School football team […]
Get Your (Prayer) Life!
War Room books will help the entire family
What’s Holding You Back?
I’ve known since I was 14 years old that I’ve wanted to write books, but I didn’t sit down to actually write one until after I had my daughter in 2004–almost 20 years later. I don’t think it was a conscious decision not to write books–I’ve spent my entire career in publishing–I just think the […]
9 Scriptures to Keep You Encouraged While Pursuing Your Dreams
There are those days when I wonder if I’m pursuing God’s plan for my life. During those times, it helps to turn to the Word to find encouragement. Here are a few of my favorite scriptures to get me back on track. I hope they will bless you as much as they bless me.
Does forgiving mean forgetting?
By Chandra Sparks Splond (via Hope for Women magazine) Don’t you just hate it when people bring up your past mistakes and expect you to pay for them forever? Two new releases explore the power of forgiveness and the art of forgetting.
