Embracing Our New Normal
I eagerly followed various schools of brightly colored fish as they darted in and out of coral reefs. That morning’s…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Finding Your Wholehearted Worth
My working philosophy of God was this: Following Jesus can feel brutal. Living a transformed and transforming life, though, is…