When it comes to reacting versus responding, far too many of us are reacting to life instead of responding. It’s too easy to feel like we have no other option but to throw in the towel on our parenting, tap out on our marriage, and retreat from our friendships....
Trails always reveal to me who I am and how much more I need Christ. Some trials are enormous spiritual battles, and others are everyday moments demanding that my flesh dies, (I guess that’s a pretty big spiritual battle too.) In trials, I am reminded of John...
Growing in grace reminds me of my first gardening experience. I had never gardened before, but that didn’t stop me from having dreams and expectations of a great harvest. I read every gardening magazine I could get my hands on through the winter months. I...
“Don’t take it personally.” Have you ever had someone say those words when everything seemed personal? If you’re like me, those are fighting words! After all, we’re talking about our lives, marriages, children, and businesses....
If you know anything about me, you already know that balance is an area I am always growing. I tend to have an “All or nothing” personality. My natural tendency is to be 110% in whatever I am doing. Over a cup of coffee, my sons sat with me in the morning discussing...
