I have exciting news to share. Tyndale House Publishers have offered to partner with me for a special Christmas giveaway! Go to the bottom of this post to enter. (Contest ends December 15, 2025.) About the book… Thirty years after a federal agent and two suspects disappeared in the wilderness, the case is […]
Saddleback Leather Tumbled Fanny Bag Review I admit that prior to a few weeks ago, I’ve never heard of Saddleback Leather. Before I share about the product I received for review, let me tell you a bit about the company: Saddleback Leather is not simply a brand. It is the realization of one man’s […]
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness Life with chronic pain and illness is difficult, and it’s important to keep a sense of humor. Here are a few (comical, yet true) signs that may mean you have a chronic illness. You were surprised to learn that the average person’s pain level is zero. Your freezer […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share a few ways to help minimize your daily pain. Rest. It is so important to listen to your body and rest as needed. Many people are hesitant to do this, perhaps because they’re concerned about looking lazy or because they’re worried […]
Peace of God Bible Enter to win a print copy of the Peace of God Bible, courtesy of the publisher and Momentum Influencers, by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (US ONLY!) (Contest ends November 4, 2025.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass […]
Welcome to Friday Reads! There’s a giveaway for a print copy of The Heart of Bennet Hollow by Joanne Bischof DeWitt, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends October 31, 2025.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip: You are not difficult or demanding just because you advocate for yourself. You have a right to receive effective care, and you have a right to speak up about it. As you may have noticed, my last few posts have had a similar theme: self-advocacy. That’s because […]
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness Life with chronic pain and illness is difficult, and it’s important to remember some key truths about chronic illness: First and foremost, chronic illness is not your fault! It’s okay to be overwhelmed and scared, particularly when chronic illness involves so many unknowns. You can do […]
Welcome to Friday Reads! There’s a giveaway for a print copy of The Stories We Carry by Robin W. Pearson, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends October 17, 2025.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share something linked to my Life with Chronic Pain and Illness post from last Friday (October 3, 2025). In this case, I’m sharing a few tips for self-advocacy. Self-advocacy sometimes gets a bad rap, but there’s really no reason for that. It’s speaking up […]