Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by everything that’s happening in our world? Yep, me too. One evening, I sat at my desk and tried to write encouraging words. My thoughts kept being interrupted by...
What’s my purpose? When we ask this question and silence seems to be the answer, we often go searching. My purpose is out there somewhere, we think, and one day I’ll find it. We live in a culture...
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...
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...
The holidays are a complicated season. Grief and gratitude. Joy and stress. Twinges of loneliness and moments of connection. In the middle of it all, I pray these words remind you of how much you're...
It’s easy to tell ourselves we can’t say “no.” The reasons are many: If we say no, we’ll let people down. We’re being selfish. We should be able to handle it. We’re pushed by guilt, pulled by...
Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way: Brave doesn’t feel brave. It feels like a pounding heart and racing thoughts, nervousness sitting in your stomach like a stone, questions knocking on the door...
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...
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...
No one gets it right the first time. Few people get it right the hundredth. And if what you’re working on is a matter of the heart (like healing or overcoming a struggle) then it might feel more...