It's not easy to live a Jesus & others-centric life in a me-centric culture. Join me in exploring how even the messy and mundane parts of our lives can be reclaimed with meaning and purpose!
Lately a lot of things I trusted in have gotten shaky. The entrepreneurial venture my husband embarked on ended after 2 1/2 years with disappointment, injustice, and a net loss of money. The small church I have poured myself into over the past seven years has shrunk even more over the last few months. And conflicts out of my control have attacked my peace during nights of little sleep.
Wiggling, squirming, “falling” out of their chairs… giggling, snorting, popcorn missing their mouths and hitting the floor. Eighteen middle school … More
My husband and I always said that “someday” we wanted to foster or adopt. When we were challenged by a … More
We make Church and Christianity and following Jesus so complicated. But it’s pretty simple, really. The Good News Both elevates … More
Twenty of us were sitting in the living room on a mish-mash of recliners, couches, and chairs pulled in from … More
If you have talent healing words money a home leadership skills time creativity energy wisdom food freedom… Please do not … More
I used to pity the woman with the issue of blood. Twelve years of unresolved pain, draining her energy and health … More
Whether the weather is getting to you or whether the “clouds” overhead look more like grief or anxiety, we all … More
Last year our Christmas tree fell over – well, got knocked over, really – right after we had finished decorating … More
I’m right. I’m always right. I cling to my right-ness as a part of my identity; it is core to … More
After [only] three years… The biggest project I have ever attempted in my almost 11 years on Young Life staff … More
It seems that very few Christians have a good reputation in both the Christian and the secular worlds, so how … More
Can I be honest with you without you judging me? Ah well, I’ll just be honest with you and let you do with it as you will. Because this is about me, not you. You probably don’t deal with this problem.
Here is my honest confession: I routinely get wrapped up in other people’s issues.
Today, I heard the stories of a homeless woman and a teenage refugee boy. The boy left home when he … More
“Here mom, you can have the rest of this. I’ve had enough.” It still shocks me every time. Somehow my … More
