Meet Lara—storyteller, book-worm, teacher.

I’m a single mom to three little hobbit boys (two of which are twins) learning to braid my theology and the stories I read together.

I’m a writer and learner at heart—always trying to find time to scribble down some words or read a book. My desire in writing is to help women develop solid theology they can put into practice—in the mundane, the rugged terrain, and joyful moments.

I thought I had to outgrow fairytales. Instead, I’m learning the importance of finding truth, beauty, and goodness in all that I read.

I grew up writing and weaving stories—stories of chasing wild horses, children with mystical powers, and worlds unlike ours. But then as I grew up, I thought I had to outgrow fairytales, too. I left those stories behind, stuffed in a blue tote bin where light could not stain or shed its brilliance on them. I had to write only inspirational articles and how-tos that told people what to think and believe.

Yet as I cradled little children in my arms and read stories to them, and the scorching fires of suffering charred me, I turned to stories for life, and my love was rekindled. Now, I want to help you rekindle that child-like heart that loves the fairytales and stories and show you how they can impact your faith as well.

I strive for a quiet life of truth, beauty, and goodness all centred on God’s infallible Word.

I live in a small community in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’ve always lived in quaint communities, traveled dirt roads, and lived encased by trees by the water. I have a little boy and a set of twin boys who followed him. I think of them as hobbits as they run around barefoot in any terrain or weather and adore their second breakfast. Though you’ll find many of my words here, I’m actually quite quiet until you get to know me.

I like to think too much before I speak, and I often erase messages many times before I actually send them and keep articles hidden in documents long before I publish them. I prefer a small group over a large one. Strangely, I always thought I’d grow up and live in a bustling city with a professional office job, but I’ve found out I much prefer my home in the middle of nowhere as a writing, stay-at-home mom.

I’d love to connect with you!

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