Holy Invitations Throughout Your Life
When I turned 50, I said to myself, “I am not THAT old.” When I turned 60, my friends told…
You’re Already Worthy Enough
I’ll always remember the vivid day when I met a new friend named Becca, who spoke to me about my…
Why God Chose Shepherds
Every morning, our golden retriever, Ben, greets us as if we’ve been away for weeks. If my son does not…
Trusting God When You’re Tired of Trying
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…
How to Handle Insecurity
People’s experience of you is not who you are. Many people think comparison causes insecurity, which is why many self-help…
When You Feel Crushed and Pressed Down
The song “New Wine” begins “In the crushing…In the pressing…You are making new wine.” My early elementary report cards showed…
Finding Your Wholehearted Worth
My working philosophy of God was this: Following Jesus can feel brutal. Living a transformed and transforming life, though, is…
Cling to God’s Word During Uncertainty
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I manage my household schedule, coordinate family gatherings, and bring friends together for meaningful fellowship. For…
Hey Sister! You are Called to a Life of Hope!
We’ve all had that friend— who had a life-threatening disease, who lost a family member or who has experienced abuse.…
Turn Down the Volume on Worry
Living in downtown Chicago for the past ten years has given me an ongoing noisy soundtrack of trains, buses, sirens,…