2022: A Really Hard, Painful and Joyful Year

December 30, 2022 | Danielle | Family | 2

I just finished editing the last Global Grit of 2022 for FCA’s team. This month’s column was a reflective piece about if you’re sad or glad to see the end of the year, and what story you want to tell next year. I’ve edited this monthly column for several years now, and this one really […]

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The year that didn’t go as planned

December 30, 2020 | Danielle | Family | 2

Do you remember the sweet taste of nostalgia we were experiencing this time last year? I do. I was one of those people who dug up pictures and journal entries from as early as 2010 and posted some highlights from the decade. A few of the highlights, like becoming a parent, accepting a dream job, […]

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What 10 years of choosing “One Word” for New Years has taught me

January 1, 2020 | Danielle | Writing | 2

In 2010, I sat down to write a journal entry and choose my One Word New Year’s Resolution. It’s a practice I continue today. I love New Years Resolutions and goals (I’m an enneagram 1w2!), but a yearly One Word has become a favorite practice of mine. As each year takes both expected and unexpected […]

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Taking surgery advice (and embracing the bowel diary)

February 16, 2019 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 2

It’s been a few months since I wrote a health update. Partly because I launched Unexpected: 25 advent devotionals and fully embraced it. (Which, if you supported this project, thank you! It sold over 800 books and is helping fund my friend Doc’s missionary travels!) A few other reasons I’ve not written an update include […]

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10 Favorite Stories from 2018

December 31, 2018 | Danielle | Family | 1

What a year, everyone! Wow! I don’t know about you, but I love reading year-in-review posts. There’s power in stopping to look back before zeroing in on what’s ahead. My “one word” for 2018: Trust I’ve chosen a “word” for each year since 2006. Usually around November or December, I’ll hear a phrase or single […]

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