What has been the hardest decision you’ve had to make recently? I don’t mean what to wear or what to eat, though even those can trip us up some days...
How can you forgive when the worst possible thing has been done to you or someone you love? That was the question I kept wrestling with as I prepared to...
Most of the time, people notice the reaction: the outburst, the silence, the tension, the defensiveness. That’s what shows up at meetings, at dinner tables, during stressful conversations. That’s what...
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a retreat with 14 remarkable young women and several dedicated coaches. We gathered to pour into their lives, to speak truth, courage, and...
As I reflected on the verse, “When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested...
It’s hard to escape the headlines or scroll through social media without catching a glimpse of the very public clash between two of the world’s richest and most powerful men...
As part of my usual morning routine, I love sitting down with a book before I begin my day. One morning, I picked up my devotional and the very first...
Don’t ask me why, but the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock movie The Birds popped into my mind. Now, I’m pretty sure I never actually saw the film, but as a little...
My husband and I are what you might call “project people.” If there isn’t a home project happening, one will mysteriously appear. It’s like we have some inner radar that...
I’m sitting across from a friend I haven’t seen in a while. You know how those first few minutes go—rapid-fire updates, quick laughs, filling in the gaps of time lost...
Describing grief is complicated. It has many layers, each stirring emotions we never expected. We often hear about the seven stages of grief—shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance—but...
Caregiving is an adventure—one filled with laughter, tears, and moments that make you question your sanity. As I got off the phone with a dear friend updating me on her...
