The Subtle Power of Living Faithfully
The journey of faith is not a simple, linear path. Twists often characterize it and turns moments of doubt into divine intervention. The biblical character of Elijah, whose name means [...]
Three Ways to Find a Better You
Three Ways to Find a Better You 1. Self-Care: Take a proactive step toward yourself and what you need. Self-care is an essential practice of identifying how your feel, and [...]
Active Listening: Developing an ear that can hear
I always wanted a dog. Dogs are wonderful, devoted, and loving companions. Watching neighbors walk their adorable canines only spurred my passion, but my parents simply refused. A dog was [...]
In the Wrong: Parenting with prejudice
“You’re too late,” my grandmother announced as she met him in the lobby. My father had arrived an hour late for the birth of my sister. She was already clean [...]
The Promise Keeper: Discovering hope during difficult times
The Promise Keeper James 5:11-12 (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The [...]
Shear Beauty: How Deep Cuts Can Transform Your Life
Yesterday, I visited the hair salon. Entering one way and exiting another is always exciting. Sometimes it feels like I am a new person altogether. My stylist gently guides me [...]
The Great Investment: Finding value in a world of quick fixes.
“You gotta see this!” My older sister stormed into the living room barely closing the front door. Her long nails scraped my knuckle as she secured my hand and pulled [...]
Drowning is not an option: How I learned to swim above depression.
Depression is real. It has strength, tenacity, and the power to push the sufferer down into unknown depths. Depression has a posse, bringing along with it insomnia, anxiety, and anhedonia. [...]
Time out
TIME OUT I am a good at listening, a skill I mastered by the time I was an adolescent. During my wonder years, my father would often admonish me for [...]
The Animal: Fighting back when anxiety feels like it winning.
First thing in the morning I never know who I am going to meet. When I approach in the hallway, am going to see a smile, a giggle, a contorted [...]