Our family is big on milestone moments.
When Chris and I were young marrieds, celebrations weren’t my thing. Those early years felt like an endless juggling of toddlers and babies—wrestling my way through potty training, sleep training and heart training. My daily goal was to flop into bed at night having kept everyone safe, decently clean and relatively well-fed.
At some point in that era, Chris shared an article with me that shifted my heart. Through the author’s biography, I understood that the everyday was created by God to be celebrated—that our lives are a string of priceless moments which, if missed, don’t return. Because I longed to create a legacy of joy for our family, I realized that I had to cultivate a culture of celebration, intentionally valuing both the major occasions and the mundane moments.
As a result of that mindset change, sharing festive times with those we love has become a marker of our family identity. And today, I’m inviting you to join our clan—it’s time to celebrate!
After several years of working my way through studying, writing and editing, I’m exhilarated to announce that my latest book, Into the Wilderness, has officially launched!
The core theme of this book was born from my own wilderness wanderings. It’s a message of uncovering a door of hope in the driest seasons of your life, those times when God seems miles away and far too silent. But more than that, it’s an invitation into deepest intimacy with the heart of Jesus.
Whether you are experiencing the pain of a desert pilgrimage or know someone who is wrestling with the confusion that can characterize our wastelands, Into the Wilderness acts as a tender trail guide for the suffering heart.
I pray that as you read it, Jesus will draw you into the beauty of His love and hope like you have never before experienced!
Into the Wilderness is available on Kindle and in both paperback and hardcover versions. The audiobook is expected next month, as well as the companion study guide.
I’d love to have your help in spreading the word! The Ten-Fold Tribe is a great way to partner with me in getting Into the Wilderness into the hands of women across the country. Take a look below and let me know if you’d like to join!
Into the Wilderness has just been published!
