September 2021 Guest Post Sampler

Every month, I guest post at several popular sites. For your reading convenience, I’m gathering them into a September 2021 guest post sampler. Enjoy these previews of the posts, then click on the “read more” link.

Pour In to Pour Out

As Christians, we are called to pour out our lives as offerings to God and in service to others. But unless we are filled first, we cannot pour out abundantly and selflessly. We must make our pouring-in moments high priorities so we can pour out as cheerful givers rather than depleted grumblers.

Keep reading my guest post for Woman 2 Woman Ministries and get 6 tips HERE.

Pour In to Pour Out: Gain six tips for refilling your cup so you can pour out blessings to others with greater joy. #selfcare #intentionalliving #devotion Click To Tweet

Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast episode:

Why Authenticity Matters

If we want to pass our faith on to future generations, authenticity is a must. Studies show that younger people have been falling away from the church because they don’t see how it is relevant to their lives. However, these same studies indicate that these people are open to, and even hungry for, authentic conversations about faith.

To be authentic about our faith, we need to have courage…

Keep reading my guest post for Woman 2 Woman Ministries HERE.

Why Authenticity Matters: Tips on how to reach people for Christ through honesty and transparency. #authenticity #intentionalliving #devotion Click To Tweet

Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast episode:

Are You Too Busy to Meditate on God’s Word?

Making time to meditate on God’s Word may feel impossible, but it can change everything! Over on my friend Becky Hastings’ site, I share my story and some ideas about how to meditate on the Bible without feeling overwhelmed.

Check out the post HERE.

My long healing journey began at my kitchen table with my One Year Bible open to whatever the Holy Spirit wanted to say to me that day. He’s waiting for you too, friend. #christianmeditation #meditateongodsword Click To Tweet

Hope When You’re Waiting

What are you waiting for? All of us are waiting for something. It can be difficult to wait, especially when you feel afraid, or if you’ve been waiting for a long time.

As I look back on times of waiting, I can see when I lost hope…

Learn how to regain hope while you’re waiting on my guest post for Woman 2 Woman Ministries HERE.

Hope When You're Waiting: An encouraging devotion for you while you wait. #waiting #hope #devotion Click To Tweet

Listen to the podcast version here:

How to Use the Sandwich Approach

Have you heard of the sandwich approach? It’s a way to deliver constructive criticism with greater effectiveness.

This week I taught my 13-year-old daughter about this approach. Her words were honest, but they weren’t very sweet. Though I needed to hear them, I wished her delivery was different…

Keep reading my guest post for Woman 2 Woman Ministries HERE.

How to Use the Sandwich Approach: Practical help for your relationships here. #relationshiphelp #encouragement #devotion Click To Tweet

Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast episode:

The Far-Reaching Effects of Sin and Grace

One of the worst purchases I’ve ever made was a small pot of garlic chives. I should have done my research: this plant is known as a ground cover, otherwise known as an invasive bully.

After just one season, this plant dropped enough seeds to start its own army. Years later, I’m still fighting its spread…

Keep reading my guest post for Kingdom Edge Magazine HERE.

The Far-Reaching Effects of Sin and Grace: Both warning and encouragement for your spiritual life. #spiritualgrowth #encouragement #devotion Click To Tweet

Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast episode: