What's an area of your life where you're experiencing something new? I went back-to-school shopping with my grandkids, Eula and Clem, this week. She’s eight, he’s six, and they both have more energy...
You’re Allowed to Be a Beginner
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For the One Doing Something Hard Today
Are you doing something hard today? Maybe the hard thing will be getting out of bed when you’d rather hide under the covers. It might be dealing with a difficult relationship, tackling a project...
What to Say When Fear Interrupts Your Day
I take my seat at a coffee shop table on a lovely morning. Outside the birds are declaring love and war. The murmur of conversations and the scent of espresso surrounds me. I am here to work. Yet...
If You’ve Ever Asked, “Does God Still Want to Use Me?”
I settle in on a lovely morning, coffee next to me, ready to begin my work for the day. Then my thoughts shift to recent mistakes I’ve made, words I wish I could unsay, things I would do differently...
The Myth of Being 100% Sure
My parents tell the story of how I, at age five, climbed up a ladder and fearlessly jumped off a high diving board. I remember that moment—the smell of chlorine and sunscreen, the blue water beneath...
Whatever You’re Struggling with Today, You’re Loved Anyway
I stand at the kitchen stove and stir butter around in a warm pan with a spoon. My mind feels mixed up too. I close my eyes and whisper the prayer I’m learning to cling to in these moments: “God,...
For the One Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway
Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way: Brave doesn’t feel brave. It feels like a pounding heart and racing thoughts, nervousness sitting in your stomach like a stone, questions knocking on the door...
Help When Social Media Makes You Compare
I’m scrolling through social media and I find myself repeating one phrase, “Look what she did!” I say this as I see women doing good things—leading, creating, connecting, accomplishing, achieving...
God Has More Ahead for You
I recently wrote this in my journal as a reminder to my heart, I hope it's helpful for yours too! God has more ahead for you. You are not finished yet. What you saw as a delay or detour was really...
When Life Brings Change, Here’s What You Can Trust Is Still True
Something fun before today's post: A Valentine's Day Giveaway! I’ve teamed up with 8 authors, counselors, and coaches for a fun Valentine's Day giveaway! Here's what you'll be entered to win... A...