
Barefoot Blog
Being barefoot has certain social connotations. We may be seen as informal, at ease, or perhaps that we’re in a familiar setting. In some cultures it is polite to remove your shoes before crossing a threshold. And often, only when barefoot may we approach holy ground.
My life has been an exercise in searching for the sacred in our modern world. Some days it feels harder than others to find a place where I can breathe and be fully engaged in Truth.
And yet.
We are called to engage with our Savior in the easy times and in the difficult ones. Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus’ disciples, Mary, the woman at the well–all were called to a higher purpose than they ever imagined before they met the Lord. By saying ‘yes’ to the call, their lives became richer than they ever would have been on their own power.
So, I’m faced with a choice. I can ignore the calling of the Spirit in my life and go on living my own way. Or, I can daily make the choice to approach a sacred God, barefoot in heart and soul, and to engage with the One who calls me to a higher life.
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The Beauty of Roots: Why the “Old Ways” are the Key to Moving Forward
A couple years ago, I decided to do all my Bible reading from a physical book rather than my phone. The reason was simple—when my kids watch me, I want them to know exactly what I’m doing. When I’m on my phone, I could be doing anything from checking emails to watching Instagram reels to…
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Poinsettia for success + good cheer
Today is the day—book launch is here! This post contains affiliate links, which means clicking links in the post may earn me a commission at no extra cost to you. Read my affiliate disclosure here. Greetings Lore Keepers, one and all! To say I’ve been anticipating this day for a long time doesn’t really capture the…
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The Restoration Garden Book Review | The Homebrewed Novelist
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When God Interrupts
I’ve spent much of my life waiting for things. Holidays, family trips, certain milestones—they all ignite an anticipation that’s at once exciting and uncertain. Then there’s the unexpected events—sickness, surprise visits, life-changing news. Sometimes I prefer the waiting, other times I prefer the spontaneous. Now, at 6 days past my due date, the weight of…
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Ready, Set… Book Launch!
I have some exciting news—my first novel has an official launch date! Lily’s Passage will be available for purchase in October 2025, just in time for Christmas. All those long years of writing, rewriting, fundraising, planning, dreaming are about to see their fruit. And I couldn’t have kept on without the love and encouragement from…
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