Moving from perfectionism to peace.

Why goodness is my word for 2025.

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Psalm 56:8 “Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive,” wrote Charlotte Bronte. What a poignant reminder. The ability to emote makes us alive, not weak. Even Jesus wept (John 11:35). Throughout Jane Eyre, Bronte uses rich imagery to reflect the range of Jane's emotions. It's quite like a fairy

Last week I mustered the courage to send my first query letter. After researching this particular agent and writing, re-writing, and re-writing (you get the idea) the letter, I hit "send." Her website said to allow up to 8 weeks to receive a response. I sincerely prayed that if this person was not the best agent represent my book, then the door would remain closed. And it did. After 1 day I received a form letter informing me that this is not the type of project she's current

Have you ever been in a season that's fraught with disappointment and confusion? That's been me for the past, almost, six months. It all began when my husband accepted a position with a company, which required we relocate from our quiet, small town in Georgia to a booming metropolis in North Carolina. Culture shock, anyone? Now, in theory, this move was supposed to provide us with more "together" time, activities to enjoy, and an overall better quality of life. However, the c