A bedside vigil, a legacy of faith, and a way you can help Dear Reader, The sun hasn’t quite decided what kind of day it wants to be. It streaks Grandma Lita’s bedroom with half‑light. I’m sitting at the side of her bed, coffee gone cold, heart warm, watching her chest rise and fall to the soft hiss of the oxygen machine. Every now and then, she stirs, eyes fluttering, and I wonder if she’s catching a glimpse of the glory that waited just beyond Papa’s Montana window all those years ago. Papa...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader! For me, 2023 was The Year Everything Changed: I was homeschooling four kids (one was in the graduation year!), writing books, speaking at conferences, loving my husband, and caring for my grandmother. My grandma had lived with us since 1999, but in 2022 she had a massive blood clot in her lung and stroke, so the caregiving ratcheted up about 10xs the work. We’d gotten through a lot of the hard adoption stuff, but we still had one adult daughter home, one graduating teen, and three...
3 months ago • 4 min read
My co-coaches and I are here to serve you! Hey Reader! Let’s talk about something real for a moment. Summer can feel like a whirlwind of cookouts, road trips, sunscreen smudges, and watermelon rinds. And in the middle of all that ... your health matters. You matter. That’s why I’m dropping into your inbox with some sunshine-in-a-bottle: a handful of practical tips, yummy recipes, and a whole lot of encouragement to keep you going strong this summer. 💛 Me enjoying Kona, Hawaii last week 3...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I would love for you to join me in Pompeii tomorrow. No purchase necessary! We will be celebrating my new book, Flight of Fate, with a virtual tour. We'll be on ZOOM. Join here at 11:00CT: www.bit.ly/FlightofFateTour If you can’t make it to that time, please register, and a recording will be sent to you! Register Here See you there! In celebration of Flight of Fate, you’ll receive: A FREE 50-minute virtual tour of Pompeii, Italy, with expert guide Raffaele Romano of Naples Grand...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, As Easter dawns, I’m reminded once again of the powerful, world-shaking truth: He is risen! Jesus conquered death, and because of that, we are never without hope. Not today. Not ever. There’s something about this season that calls me back to the roots of my faith. I think of my grandmother and mother, faithful women who gathered week after week with their Bible study group. They didn’t have flashy programs or perfect homes. All that they had were open Bibles, open hearts, and...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Let’s be real: If we don’t plan time together, it won’t happen. Earlier in the year, Branson Family Retreats gave us the space to do just that—to refocus on what matters most: faith and family. Join Me in Branson This May! I’ll be at the Teach Them Diligently Conference in Branson, May 15–17. I’d love for you to join me! We're even providing a 6-bedroom retreat for four nights! Enter Here! GIVEAWAY ALERT – Last Day to Enter! Win a 4-Day Stay at Branson Family Retreats PLUS free...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you ready to transform your health? Let's meet up and chat about that! I'm having an in-person event on Tuesday, March 25! Hilton Garden Inn Little Rock Downtown (Little Rock, AR) Open to the Public Date: Tuesday, March 25 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Little RockTime: 7:00 pm Join me for a fun and interactive event where we’ll discuss how simple, sustainable changes can lead to increased energy, improved health, and genuine transformation. What You’ll Get: Healthy...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Some gifts don’t fit under the tree. They don’t come wrapped in bows or tucked inside a box. The best gifts are found in moments. This year, our family decided to give ourselves a gift that wouldn’t collect dust or be forgotten in a closet. We gifted ourselves time together. Over New Year’s, four generations of our family (from 4 months old to 80 years young!) packed up and headed to Branson Family Retreats. We needed to slow down, reconnect, and build the kind of memories that...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I hope this note finds you cozy—perhaps wrapped in a favorite blanket with a good book in hand. Or maybe it’s already spring where you are! That’s exciting. Today, I want to share a glimpse into my writing journey. It’s one filled with twists, turns, and chaos. Maybe you know all about it. (Humor me!) Or perhaps there will be something new that you’ll learn. :) A Glimpse into My Journey Every writer has a unique story, and mine began as a young mom with two kids, pregnant with...
6 months ago • 3 min read