Take Care of Yourself From the Inside Out
When I moved to LA, I was starry-eyed with excitement. I saw the mountains in the distance, felt the perfect…
What If We Stopped Mindless Scrolling?
Too often, I end up in front of a computer screen, a TV screen, or the screen on my phone.…
For You, Whose Work is Never Done
Whether you’re caring for a new baby, a sick child, an aging parent, or you’re nurturing the work you love,…
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…
Can You Just Sit With Me?
God understands what it means to feel alone. Mark writes this about Jesus, “Then everyone deserted him and fled” (Mark…
Joy in Your Hard Journey
My husband, Steve, had been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years. Daily, he made…
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…
Which Voice Will You Believe?
Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, some say John…
Show Me A Shepherd
“Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit into the…
Will You Hold Out Your Hand?
Have you ever wanted something so badly you would do anything to get it? If you are old enough to…