Easter Basket Ideas - Inspired by The Story of Home

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My second picture book, The Story of Home, is coming out soon, and wouldn’t she be so pretty in an Easter basket near you? My friend Megan found some really cute stuff that would pair so beautifully with it. Here are some links:


The Story of Home [get the picture book here!]

honey bee shirt [because tees]

branch pencils [amazon]

sunglasses [fancy version | walmart version]

lemon stuffie [jelly cat - this boutique has a great price]

wooden tree toy set [amazon]

scented bubbles [ever eden - hello EDEN!]

wooden house [kiwi & co]

woodland puzzle [amazon]

picnic blanket [similar]

Am I Stewarding or Shaping?: Stepping Into the New Year with Wisdom

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Am I Stewarding or Shaping?: Stepping Into the New Year with Wisdom

The thing I say in my head all the time and sometimes out loud to my phone screen is, “JUST LET ME TURN INTO AN OLD LADY!” It is annoying that culture is so desperate for me to be a spry young thing forever. It’s not like age will turn me into a sea dragon or a purple-headed people eater. Just an old lady. Why can’t I turn into an old lady? I thought we liked those?

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FREE Study on Wisdom for 3rd-5th Graders

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FREE Study on Wisdom for 3rd-5th Graders

In my mind, one of the best things about being a parent is noticing how OTHER adults are pointing my kids to Jesus. When my kids start talking to me about Bible passages they learned at school or church, I turn into the peppiest version of myself (cheerleader energy), and I try to get them to tell me everything. My daughter had been studying 1 Kings at school, and she had lots to tell me about Solomon and wisdom, and I had lots to say about Solomon and wisdom, and before you know it, my daughter’s annoying mom had outlined a whole Bible study based on our conversation.

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January Is Mean + Gospel-Centered Goals for 2022

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January Is Mean + Gospel-Centered Goals for 2022

Does anyone else get whiplash from the sudden “Christmas cookies!” to “Let's cut out sugar!" thing that happens as we transition from December to January? I always feel like we were having so much fun until January had to come by and ruin everything.

Anyway, I rant about this every year (see several blog posts here and my Instagram highlights here), and then every year I remember that the gospel is really good news for the girl who is allergic to goals. It's also good news for the girl who loves goals. So, if you want:

  • some good-natured ranting

  • gospel perspective on goal setting

  • a peek into some worship-related goals I have this year

  • help to set your own worship-related goals

…I've created a 13-minute video that I hope you'll enjoy!

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New Testament Survey for Kids (An Accidental Conversation)

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New Testament Survey for Kids (An Accidental Conversation)

He was flipping through the tiny blue New Testament he was given as a baby, wondering about the words in red. “The words are red when Jesus talks,” I explained, smiling as I remembered that was even a thing. What a wonderful thing!

What came next was an accidental New Testament survey, six-year-old style. (I thought I’d retell it to you because sometimes talking to a kid about the Bible makes you love the Bible more.)

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