When Middle School Gets Messy, Faith Gets Real
Middle school has a way of humbling both kids and parents.
I know this not just as an author,
Friendship, Bullying, and the Quiet Courage of Standing Firm
One of the hardest things to watch as a parent is your child struggling socially—especially when they’ve done nothing wrong.
Forgiveness, Hard Choices, and Faith That Hurts Before It Heals
Have you experienced moments in parenting when you realized your children are carrying pain you can’t fix.
When Faith Stops Feeling Simple
There’s something deeply honest about the way The Gift Is Me handles faith. It doesn’t present belief as something neat, perfect, or easy to hold onto all the time.
Why Simone Feels Like a Real Teenage Girl
One of the strongest things about The Gift Is Me is that Simone never feels like a perfect “chosen one” character. Even though she carries an extraordinary spirit
The Emotional Weight of Being Chosen
Most people imagine being chosen by God as something exciting or glorious. The Gift Is Me takes a much more emotional and realistic approach to that idea.