Hi, I'm Malinda, and I'm so glad you're here!
I’m an author and longtime home educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies & Theology and more than 20 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, discipleship, and ministry leadership.
I’m passionate about helping people know the Bible and live a life of faith with intention. Through writing, Bible study, and gathering people around the table, I explore everyday discipleship, family rhythms, simple hospitality, and intentional living—the ordinary practices that shape how we love God, love people, and build a life with purpose.
These Are My People
That handsome man is my husband, Alex. He runs a business helping creatives and technicians serve the local church well. He’s wildly artistic, a little dorky, and the Jim to my Pam.
The red-headed firecracker is Lydia, the one who made me a mommy. She loves performing arts and writing, and she’s already starting to think about what life after high school might look like.
And then there’s Maddie, our surprise baby, who lives up to her middle name, Joy, in every way. She has her dad’s creative streak, loves trivia, and is currently navigating her teenage years one rock-climbing adventure at a time.
If you’re here for any length of time, you’ll probably get tired of seeing their faces and hearing me talk about how wonderful my family is. I have no plans to apologize for either.
Our family nickname is the Wolf Pack, and adventure runs deep. We spent a year traveling full-time in our RV, and along the way, Alex and I checked off all 50 states and took our kids to 4 continents. After several moves over the past 15 years, we’ve finally settled in North Idaho, where we’re loving the four seasons—and all the mountains, lakes, and trails that come with them.
In case you were looking for the professional profile—
Click below to see where my words have been featured
Relevant Magazine
The Problem in Your Marriage Isn’t What You Think
4 ways we may be destroying our marriages.
Propel Women
Choosing Obedience
What would happen if we did what God asked us to do—no matter how simple the message?
Proverbs 31
Wanting God’s Will in Our Way
How many of our prayers does God answer when we impatiently demand Him to, versus when He deems the time is right?
Darling Magazine
6 Travel Goals Every Woman Needs to Make
Travel is about experiences that transform us when we are fully immersed in them.