Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of our world and the pressure to do BIG things? Let's pause and take a deep breath together today. I've been thinking again about how God helped me do so...
One Small Step Is Enough for Today
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God-sized Dreams
What if the “wasted time” in your story has great worth?
Jesus knew ordinary. He knew the feel of a splinter in his thumb, the smell of earth and sawdust, the sound of nails against boards. He understood deadlines and demanding customers. He comprehended...
When You Have a Slip-Up or Setback, Remember This…
If you’ve ever pursued a dream or tried to change an area of your life, then you need to hear this: The closer you get to your goal, the steeper the climb gets. The steeper it gets, the more likely...
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...
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...
Do You Have a Hurried Heart? Here’s the Good News You Need Today
What's a hurried heart? It's racing thoughts and flutters of anxiety, living by "should" instead of grace, feeling you have something to prove and you're always one step behind. I've been there, and...
To All the Dreamers, Especially the Graduates in the Class of 2020…
This time of year brings all the graduates and dreamers to my mind. You too? I'm especially thinking of those who won't have the opportunity to walk across a graduation stage or wear a cap and gown...
You Are Not a Failure
Noah built an ark. Moses wandered in the desert. Jesus hung on the cross. And some of those who watched shook their heads and muttered words like “failure” and “fool.” Little did they know. Have you...
God Will Use Us Even If We Don’t Feel “Ready”
Someone recently asked me, “What would you say to a woman who’s struggling in life or ministry and wondering, ‘Is God even calling me?’” Haven't we all been in that place of uncertainty? I have....
Why We Don’t Have to Be Afraid of “Failure”
Our part is not control. It’s not results. It’s obedience. It’s intimacy with the One who asks us to trust him even when nothing makes sense. -- You're Made for a God-sized Dream, Chapter 7 We live...