I’m honored to introduce you to our 4th of July guest, Jodi Grubbs, an incredible writer and lover of community and connection. I first met Jodi when she reached out for writing coaching and I’ve loved journeying with her, learning her story, and a plus is that she’s become a valued friend. Be on the lookout for her words because …
A Broken Hallelujah
With our boys out of school for Christmas break, I’m taking advantage of time with them, with friends, with family. I’m choosing to savor this season, to bake and rest and find inspiration in the simple moments. And I’m honored to welcome everyday women with beautiful stories in the meantime so I can do just that. Today’s guest, Erin, is a tender …
Grace Refined
I’m welcoming Karin, today’s guest contributor, to our cottage to share about grace and faith and all the beauty discovered when those two gifts collide. It was one of those utterly crazy day. Laundry everywhere. Crabby kids. Piles of paperwork. No dinner plan. Normally it wouldn’t bother me much. I’d give myself a little pep talk. Get organized and move …
Dreams and Noonday
I’m welcoming and celebrating Jessica Hall, a Noonday Ambasssador, to the Pogue Cottage today. When I asked her, Why Noonday?, her passionate response bubbled out. Thanks, Jess for sharing your dreams and inviting us to be a part of supporting them. And just in time for Mama’s Day, right ladies? One of my favorite words is dream. I love dreaming. I dreamt that someday I …
Author of my Days
You’re in for a treat with today’s Guest Author, Alyssa Gluck from the blog Revealing the Story. When I was an APU Freshmen, Alyssa was my RA- an authentic, faithful, people-loving soul with the best.laugh.ever and a heart to serve locally and internationally. She was and is the real deal and I know her words will inspire you (as they do me) …
The heart behind Laurelbox
I “met” these women via Instagram and have been blessed by their hearts to journey alongside those experiencing loss in the form of laurelbox. I’m so thankful I get to welcome them to the cottage as they share their story with you. They are everyday world changers and heart encouragers. Their talent is beautiful and their mission priceless. And I …
My mother was an Artist
Today, we welcome Sally, our Guest Writer, to our comfy couch where shares her beautiful story of parenting, creativity, and hope. Gosh, I adore her heart and perspective, and I’m thinking you will too. My mother was an artist. Maybe to you, this is nothing significant. Or, if you know me, you may think so that’s where she gets it! …
On Being Bald
I’m a tad excited (okay, I’m jumping up and down) to introduce you to today’s Guest Writer, Donna Wells. She’s a dear friend, an incredible writer, and shares with an authentic hope perspective. You’re in for quite a treat. “When my sweet friend Bekah told me about her encounter (actually it was Ty’s encounter) with a chemo patient in Target, …
Guest Blogger: Stephanie Alton
Last Thursday I was all fired up over something that knocked me off my rocker. I was lied to. I really don’t like liars. Nonetheless, it was by a major corporation. If you know me, you know it is the principle of the matter that really got to me. Here’s what went down. I had an appointment scheduled in the morning with the …
Guest Blogger: Melinda Means, Co-Author of Mothering from Scratch
I met vibrant Melinda Means at the SheSpeaks Conference and am honored to have her as today’s guest blogger. To start your week off fabulously, she and her blogging partner, Kathy, are giving one of you luck peeps a copy of their inspiring book, Mothering from Scratch. To enter the giveway, please leave your name and a comment below. The giveaway winner …