It’s early in the morning and I’m at one of the last places I ever thought I’d be—a gym. My friend is the owner and she’s coaxed me into showing up. I’ve done squats and presses, box step-ups, and a...
When my granddaughter Eula was learning to walk, her steps were wobbly. She was all exuberance and no coordination. At the time, the laundry room was irresistibly enticing (something I knew she...
I’m sitting in a coffee shop on a cool morning with my fingers wrapped around a warm cup of coffee. The air smells like nutmeg and the leaves outside are just starting to turn, signs of the season....
It’s okay to set down those heavy expectations and embrace more grace. Let go of striving and take hold of knowing you’re already beloved. Speak to yourself like you would a friend. You’re doing...
Do you sometimes struggle with stress, worry, or anxiety? Yep, me too. That’s why I’m SO excited to share the Breaking Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Online Summit! I’ll be joining 20+ other...
Today's post is an excerpt from my new devotional, What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments: A 60-day Guide to Take Control of Your Thoughts, which releases next Tuesday. Family dysfunction, false...
Jesus says to His disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake” (Luke 8:22). It’s not the first time they’ve made this short journey. The Sea of Galilee is small, only thirteen miles from...
In my early twenties I sat in a counselor's office and first heard these words, "You have depression and anxiety." Relief flooded through me. There was a name for my struggles? Help for what I...
Sometimes I feel myself growing bitter about an unexpected situation, especially when I don’t know how it’s going to turn out. In those moments, it helps me to remember the story of Naomi, a woman...
I’m curled up on the corner of my couch, laptop in front of me, thoughts swirling in my mind. It’s been one of those days when no matter how hard I tried I still felt like I fell short. Have you...