If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you might remember that we had a golden retriever named, Maverick. Yep, you read that right. Had. Sadly, we had to rehome him this year due to some growing food aggression. And with little kiddos who are constantly holding food at his level, it was a bad situation for all parties. …
Christmas Through a Different Lens – No Room at the Inn
I have grown a little too talented over the years with worrying more about my to do list than a need in front of me. It’s a problem. As I imagined Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem, I imagine the chaos that must have been this town with everyone coming home. Rome wanted to account for its citizens, and Joseph and …
Christmas Through a Different Lens: Little Shepherd Boy
Two of the most powerful words in the English language are “what if.” Though the Bible gives us incredible detail about the Christmas story, I love imagining what it might have been like for those whose stories were never told. And thus began my journey of studying Christmas through a different lens. The shepherds first stirred my heart a few …
What’s Next
December marks a year of Surrendered in the hands of readers and a of a season of brainstorming for me. Many of you have asked when you can expect another book and here’s the answer: I don’t really know. The plan is to release something next year. I’m hoping for two somethings, so stay tuned and we shall see. I …





