Finding Jesus in the Psalms: A Lenten Journey A meaningful encounter with Jesus and the Psalms through the season of Lent with Barb Roose. Today is Ash Wednesday. If you’ve been searching for a Bible study to do during this season of lent, I’d love to suggest my friend, Barb Roose’s study, Finding Jesus in the Psalms. It will guide you through a meaningful encounter with the Psalms and Jesus during Lent. Combining passages from the Psalms with real-life stories, it will help you apply the insights you gain to your own life. From the comforting words of Psalm 23 to the words spoken by Jesus on ..read more

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Ten Little Fireflies cover Look what’s coming soon – my new bedtime board book! I finally have an answer for the mom who asked me, “My daughter loves your books, but I’m getting a little tired of reading them three times a day. Are you coming out with another book anytime soon?” I can finally announce—Yes! Ten Little Fireflies will be arriving in stores on March 8th! Fireflies have always seemed magical to me, so they’re the stars in this cozy new book that counts down to bedtime. Fireflies also remind me that if God cares enough to give us joy through these tiny creatures who take to the air ..read more

Aching for a Child: Emotional, Spiritual, and Ethical Insights for Women Struggling with Infertility or Miscarriage Aching for a Child: Emotional, Spiritual, and Ethical Insights for Women Struggling with Infertility or Miscarriage, 2nd Edition releases today! If you or someone you know is facing infertility or have faced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, Christmas can be an especially hard time. The cycle of hope and grief or the deep sorrow of the loss of a baby can permeate this season. I wrote this book with sections about how to make it through the holidays to help women know they are ..read more

Years ago, my sister-in-law sent me a link to Emily Lex’s watercolor art. Since then, I’ve loved having Emily’s minimalist watercolor prints around my home. I’ve been drawn to watercolor, but intimidated by the amazing, award-winning artists in my family, both in the generation above me and in my kids. Meanwhile, the art gene skipped my generation, so my stick figures are difficult to even recognize as stick figures. But I’ve been exploring the way God as our creator creates with us. So I’m working on trying some new creative ways to focus on the process of creating rather than getti ..read more

I love Barb Roose’s Bible Studies, and her latest is releasing today! Breakthrough looks at our freedom in Christ through the lens of Galatians. And Barb walks what she teaches. My favorite freedom principle from this study is, “Freedom in Christ is living free from fear and fully alive with joy and purpose.” Sometimes I’ve missed that idea through my years of trying to follow Jesus, so I’m grateful for Barb’s insights. If you or your women’s group are looking for a new study this spring, you’ll want to check this one out. Barb will be talking about her Breakaway Bible Study tonight at 5 pm ..read more

I would love to introduce you to a beautiful new picture book arriving this month, When Things are Hard, Remember (Beaming Books). This sweet story uses the metaphor of a child needing to move, and the uncertainty surrounding an unknown journey, to look at what it’s like to have faith that you’ll still be taken care of even when things are hard. It’s written by Joanna Rowland, my tender-hearted friend, and the author of the award-winning picture book, The Memory Box: A Book about Grief. The wonderful illustrations are by Argentinian artist, Marcela Calderón. If you know of a ..read more

It’s hard to believe that Sleepy Time Colors will be here in just ten days. To celebrate, I’m giving away a signed copy of the book! You can enter using the form below. Those of you that read my first children’s book, Ten Little Night Stars, know the wonderful quality of these Zonderkids Board books. Sleepy Time Colors is just as high quality, and it’s also a lift-the-flap book; making it extra fun for little ones. Bonus: If you sign up for my newsletter, you’ll receive a free parent/teacher guide to teaching colors using Sleepy Time Colors. I’d love it if you could help get the word out and ..read more

Exciting News! My Newest Book Sleepy Time Colors Can be Pre-ordered Starting Today! And It’s On Sale with Free Shipping Until May 31st! It’s a dream come true for a children’s author when they meet a parent who says, “My son/daughter asks me to read Ten Little Night Stars three times a day!” I feel so honored to have a small part in young children’s first cozy reading experiences with their parents. But I’ve felt bad when those same parents follow up with: “I don’t mean anything negative by this, but when are you going to come out with another book?” (Okay, it’s a sorry/not sorr ..read more

TOP 5 THINGS I’M MISSING TODAY  I miss seeing people smile and hearing them laugh. Even when I get out to the grocery store every couple of weeks, everyone is wearing masks. No happy conversations, bright chattering, or laughter. Everyone seems solemn, focused on getting what they need, then getting back out to limit their exposure. I miss blaming other people or my busy-ness when I make a mistake or lose something. I miss hugging friends. I miss watching a movie and being able to enter into the story as potentially real. Instead, I find myself processing it: I remember when school hallw ..read more