Someone I love calls me and as soon as I answer, I can hear the tears in her voice. She’s having a tough time. My first instinct is to try to rescue her. I care about her, after all. Doesn’t that...
Our world is full of hard situations right now. Whether we’re trying to comfort someone who’s lost a loved one, help a friend deal with anxiety, or talk through important issues with those who are...
This past year in humanity’s history has felt like a marathon. I’ve thought often of these words, “Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us” (Heb. 12:1). We’ve faced difficulties and...
I’m listening to podcaster Mora Aarons-Mele and psychologist Ellen Hendriksen have a conversation about the benefits of anxiety. Wait? What? Surely I heard wrong. For as long as I can remember, my...
As a life coach one of the questions I’m often asked is, “How do I live intentionally?” My short answer: Pray, plan, put it in God’s hands. “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will...
As a life coach and counselor I'm often asked, "How do I help this person in my life?" There's a simple strategy you can use when someone shares with you--whether it's a coworker having a...
Has someone ever said to you {or perhaps you've said to yourself}, "just get over it"? As a life coach, people often tell me that advice is far easier said than done. And they usually feel...