Take heart, daughter. These are the words of Jesus to a woman who has endured bleeding for twelve years. She has pressed through a crowd. She has sought Jesus. She has touched the edge of His cloak....
Perhaps you’re having a day when you feel a little tired, when you’re struggling with aches in your bones or your heart. “What happened?” you might ask yourself, “I thought I was doing well.” And...
I’m sitting in a coffee shop on a lovely morning. I open my laptop and immediately feel my heart rate speed up. The day has just begun and I already feel behind. I worry I’m not doing enough, fast...
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...
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...
Do you put pressure on yourself to be joyful all the time during the holiday season? Here’s what I learned from walking through a different season years ago, one of grief and healing. I find myself...
I’m staring at a screen as I sit in the big brown chair in our living room. On my computer is the face of a dear friend and colleague, someone I’ve worked closely with for almost a decade. I also...
I shared part of what God has been teaching me this summer here, and today we're going deeper. If you've felt pressure to be a "good girl", I hope this encourages you. I’m sitting in my counselor’s...
“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’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,...