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For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
        holy is God’s name!
From generation to generation,
        God’s lovingkindness endures
        for those who revere Him. Luke 1:49-50 VOICE

Get to know Mary in scripture. Read her story right here in Luke 1.

Dear 2020,

It’s a quote from a movie, I know. But when I think of you, I hear the words, “There’s no present like the time.” You, dear year, reminded us of how precious the gift of time is.

Time to gather. Time to rest. Time to restore. Time to love. Time to see how timeless the Lord’s love is for us, and how His plans weave past, present, and future into the most powerful storylines…

An Unexpected Hope (An Unexpected Advent)

Support me in keeping with Your promise, O God, so that I may live; do not let my hope turn into shame. Psalm 119:116 Get to know Tamar in scripture....

Every Barn is Better Painted.

One sentence smeared the makeup and stripped away the carefully crafted facade, leaving me once again the middle school girl - awkward, afraid, exposed. One sentence pressed into every...

If 2020 could speak, this is what she would say to you…

There is a guest at your table. You may not see her, but she’s sitting with you. She’s been there for a while now. Her name is 2020. Yes,...

Sin and Skin

It’s been a week since One Woman Can Change the World was launched into the world it wants to serve well. I should be encouraging you to buy the...

Seven Stories in the Life of a Writer (and Author)

I’ve shared stories in the life of a writer here now for almost two years. This time, every story links arms with the stories of One Woman Can Change...

the writing life – reimagine

I’ve lived a lot of life and am likely older than most of the folks who will read One Woman Can Change The World. And I watch friends post...

the writing life – reconnect

I’m thinking about you today, wherever you are. The winds have whipped us hard about and have moved you far away from me. But today I am thinking of...

the writing life – rest

In Guatemala, the hillsides are sewn together in patchwork beauty. Even precariously perched gardens yield their bounty year after year. The fruit of the vines travels to souls who...

the writing life – restore

Discover. Uncover. Learn. They are all quite acceptable words, really. Each holds within them the beauty of exploration and adventure. But all fell short when it came to describing...

the writing life – remember

There’s a song by a band called The Script that says, “I still look for your face in the crowd, Oh if you could see me now. Would you...

the writing life – reach

What is the power of one? One hand reaching out to hold another strengthens both. One heart stretched and shaped gives space for greater love. One voice joining with...

the writing life – rewrite

This was never the original plan, but it is a most masterful rewrite. On the list of things I wanted to be when I grew up, you’d find archaeologist,...

An Unexpected Present (An Unexpected Advent)