Getting ready to hang up the phone, my parents mentioned that they knew it would be me when the phone rang earlier. “How did you know?” I asked. “Because it’s a Tuesday, and you’re dependable.” While our weekly chats to catch up on life do go through seasons,...
Uncertain of when I’d see her again, I wrapped my arms a little tighter as I said goodbye—three years had passed since we last rehearsed this scene. Years separate our visits, but each plays out the same - warm embraces, soul-refreshing conversations, laughter, and tears, followed...
Standing in a small circle, we took turns introducing ourselves. We were strangers from different churches, different backgrounds, and different stages of life, brought together for one week to serve on a mission project. We knew very little about one another. But we all had one...
Before the summer gets away from us and we trade slower mornings and longer days for backpacks and cooler evenings, Cari and I wanted to take a quick break and share with you a few of our favorite summer things. I know some of you may...
#4 Tip for LIFE: Speak Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally He squared my shoulders, looked me straight in the eye and with a steady voice spoke the words that finally released me from my agony. “You are not responsible for his salvation.” For months, I had been...
#3 Tip for LIFE: Live Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally Her words echoed in my head as I tried to hold back my tears. She didn't know I had overheard her speaking disparagingly about me. How could someone be so hurtful? What should I do with this...
#2 Tip for LIFE: Choose Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally As I walked away from the conversation, I hung my head. Already, my inner critic was loud. The thoughts spun and twirled, weaving a story full of shame and regret. Knowing where the spiral would lead,...
#1 Tip for LIFE: Know Truth L.I.F.E.: Living Intentionally and Focusing Eternally Cari recently sent me a screenshot of a social media post from a reputable source featuring a quote from someone carrying the title of pastor. I say "carrying the title" because after comparing the words with...
Familiar butterflies in my stomach took flight the closer I got to the meeting. Tempted to turn around, I forced each step into the room. Why was this so hard? I wanted to be there, but I was meeting someone new and I had no idea how...