an open letter to the future
Our community suffered a great loss this week. An 18-year-old 2015 graduate was killed in a car crash early Sunday morning. Just like that, she was gone. She woke up and probably thought it was going to be a normal day, just like any other. Instead, she met her...
five minute friday :: dream
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week comes compliments of my almost ten-year-old daughter. Her first suggestion was "Imagine" -- but since Lisa-Jo already used that word in the past, we're going with the second word that came to her mind: New to...
a testimony of grace :: for testimony tuesday
Today it's my privilege to be sharing a testimony of God's grace over at Holly Barrett's site. Each week Holly hosts a link-up called Testimony Tuesday. Click over to check it out, read some great posts, and link a story of your own! Holly is an active member of...
five minute friday :: fear {plus a new video *and* a giveaway!}
I wrote and scheduled the following post before hearing about the horrific church shooting in Charleston. My chest hurts just thinking about it. The prompt I chose several days ago seems timely and applicable. If we're honest, we fear for the future of our nation....
fear and faith :: video interview with author trillia newbell
My arms shook as I lifted them to the clothesline, attempting to hang wet laundry out to dry. I could hear my heart beating in my chest as my eyes darted left and right. I was convinced someone was going to jump over the wall into our rental property. Just like the...
five minute friday :: world {plus our first international fmf video intro!}
Happy weekend, everyone! Welcome to another round of Five Minute Friday! If you're new here, you can click here to find out what we're all about -- so glad to have you joining us! I've been reading a book on writing this week, and I've thought of you so much,...
five minute friday :: gift
Firstly, I have to tell you how amazed I am that 109 of you linked up last week for the prompt, BLUE. I just *love* how you put on your brave and punched out the words, following whatever train of thought came your way. One of my favorite parts of Five Minute...
books to read this season :: 2015 edition
It's the beginning of June! Those of us in the northern hemisphere are gearing up for the long-awaited summer months, while those south of the equator are bundling up for a few chilly winter months. Whether you're getting ready for beach days or nights cuddled up...
five minute friday :: blue {plus a special video message from the fmf retreat planning committee!}
Hey everyone! How are you this week? So glad to have you back for another round of Five Minute Friday -- the flash mob of writers who huddle together each week for some good old fashioned free writing and encouragement. This week's prompt is: Ready?...
five minute friday :: rise
Welcome to a brand new week of Five Minute Friday! I'm so happy you're here. Really. YOU are the reason this link-up community is so amazing! Thank you for stopping by, reading, linking up, and leaving comments. I'm so grateful for you! For more about what Five...
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