It’s easy to tell ourselves we can’t say “no.” The reasons are many: If we say no, we’ll let people down. We’re being selfish. We should be able to handle it. We’re pushed by guilt, pulled by...
It’s Okay to Say “No” Today
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Give Yourself Grace Today, You’re Still Growing
You are a living thing with sorrows, elbows, and perhaps freckles on your nose. You’re not a factory or machine, not a slip of paper or block of cement. This means as long as you live, you will be...
Have You Ever Wondered, “Is It Too Late?”
In his mid-fifties, my Poppi opened the first Christian bookstore in his area. He sold his share of an auto-paint business to do so, trading stability for the unknown rather than retiring. He showed...
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...
Your Story Isn’t Over Yet
We are all living a story today. A story crafted and told by the Author of heaven. The star-scatterer. The mountain-mover. The water-walker. It is a story of being brave and strong and true. A story...
I’m Learning Sometimes Failure IS Success
“Have you failed yet?” My friend and coach asks my workout partner and I this during an early morning session. We both shake our heads, “Then you’re not done.” We take turns adding more weight to...
I’ve Decided to Stop Being a “Good Girl”
Is this your story? Or the story of someone in your life? I want to hear about it! For so long, I thought being “good” was the goal. But sitting in a counselor’s office I realized that, for me,...
Why You Don’t Have to Get Everything Right
The air smells like sugar and cinnamon as I walk into my favorite bakery. I’m here for a pie-making class and nervous about this new undertaking. (I once made ciabatta bread that turned out so badly...
3 Ways to Handle Conflict: Fight, Flight, or Figuring It Out Together
I’m sitting at a table with two dear friends, chips and salsa in front of us. We’re talking about one of our least favorite topics—conflict. We confess it makes all three of us uncomfortable. Yet,...
What We Need Isn’t Self-Esteem, It’s Holy Confidence
I’m part of a panel at a women’s event, and those of us on stage are asked, “Do you ever struggle with confidence? It looks like all of you have it together.” I’ve been asked this before, told this...