EP Member Spotlight ~ Joy Byers: Our Great and Awesome God

Every year, January comes around and I find myself looking back at the past year, thankful for what God has done in my life. Each year, I begin with good intentions, sitting with God in the Secret Place and promising Him that it will be better this year. That this year, the journey with […]

On Being Lovely

A number of years ago, I was invited to speak at a small women’s retreat near my hometown. My sessions were titled “Confessions of an Ugly Duckling,” and oh friend, was it a brave time for me.

It came on the heels of finding my worst. School. Photo. Ever. I had a few  a lot […]

On a Year of Joy

My 2018 word of the year was Joy. I still love reading how I shared it with you a year ago. I can hear the excitement in the words. I think I bought every piece of art that used the word joy this year.

When I chose “Joy” as my word of the year for […]

On Giving It Away

We’re in a new season at our house. One in which our wee girl isn’t quite as small anymore, carries her own hot-pink sequined purse, and requests one thing almost daily: a trip to the thrift store. It has become her most sought-after reward for almost anything.

For real. I have spent so many hours […]