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 does your soul need to hear when you're weary? I've rounded up quotes from some of my favorite voices that I hope will speak to you today too. Pause for a moment and let your heart be reminded...
In elementary school, I made frequent visits to the nurse’s office. “I have a stomachache,” I’d say. The kind nurse, perhaps knowing what was really going on, would escort me to a mercifully quiet...
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...
I’ve said “I can’t do this” to myself thousands of times, in various situations, but they all seem to have this in common: they push me outside my comfort zone (especially as an introvert). Just...
In the beginning, God created pink flamingos and orange starfish, the bitterness of grapefruit and sweetness of honey, the thrill of sex and stillness of sleep, the smell of rainstorms and sound of...
I’m at an event holding a tiny plate covered with crackers and cheese, green grapes, and a few olives, wondering how to eat without looking awkward. Actually, I’m wondering how to even be in this...
I used to confuse insecurity with humility. I believed the lie that feeling bad about myself must somehow be good. I struggled with a fear of accidentally “becoming prideful.” Then I finally decided...
Have you ever struggled with insecurity? You want to become more confident but you’re not sure how. I’ve been there too! As an introvert, I believed for years I needed to change parts of who I am....
Do you feel more comfortable in one-on-one conversations than in a group? Because of the way our brains are wired, introverts are often at our best when we can focus deeply on one person at a time....