twyla
Twyla Franz is a relentless believer in direction over pace, and a proponent of ripple-effect living. A blueberry tea drinker, sourdough bread baker, minimalist wanna-be, chalk painter, mom of three, and wife to her first and forever. She plays worship songs loud and on repeat, and numbers her thanks to remember gratitude is a before, not an after. As an introvert who now has a village of neighbors, she believes a meaningful life with the people right in front of you and God spilling into your relationships is possible.
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A Farewell to Summer 2026: How to Go From Good to Better
Maybe you feel like you’re falling into fall too. Barely ready. Rarely at your best. And yet, there’s a quiet, undeniable inkling that something is missing.
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This Is What Happens When God’s “No” Makes an Unusual Exchange
It has been almost two decades now, and the Lord is still showing me how His “grace is sufficient” every day (2 Cor. 12:9). Moving from the initial physical pain, through the emotional wrestling and…
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The Unusual Gift of Being Inefficient: What a Nail Salon Taught Me About Life
Earlier this summer, an author photo shoot prompted me to go to the nail salon. I admitted to the incredulous nail tech that this is only the second time in my life I’ve had my…
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How to Find “New Every Morning” Mercies on a Fire Evacuation Map
Living in the Colorado mountains means wildfire is always a possibility, but possibility feels very different than reality. At one point, the evacuation line came to within five miles of our front door. Every notification…
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10 Simplified Ways to Make Your August Calendar Less Overwhelming
I’d guess from your extra errands and erased white space that you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by your August calendar as well. Here are some ideas for you!
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How to Befriend Grief When Death Comes Too Soon
Grief has become a companion. I can barely imagine my life without it, actually. Along the way, we've picked up more grief, more questions, more moments that changed the trajectory of life. In it all,…
