If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to do all the things, be all the things, or just tryinig to figure out why you’re in a hard season—you are not alone. And that’s exactly why I love recommending authors who speak straight to the heart, with both grace and grit. I’m a little slow to this […]
We’ve all been there. The schedule’s packed, emotions are high, and suddenly you find yourself in the middle of a situation you didn’t ask for and can’t seem to fix. Deep breath, friend. You’re not stuck—you’re just in a storm. And here are five ways to start steering again: 1. Pray First.Not as a last […]
As women of faith, we often find ourselves wearing many hats—nurturer, leader, encourager, and servant. In the swirl of daily life, it’s easy to feel pulled in too many directions. But when we center our hearts around prayer, purpose, and people, something beautiful happens—we find peace in the middle of the busy and clarity in […]
I spent over 20 years in Women’s Ministry leadership—serving in churches and encouraging leaders through WomensMinistry.net, founded by Philip and Jennifer Rothschild. So much of what I do today grew out of what I learned in that season, especially when it comes to coaching leaders. Back in the ’90s, I created a little list of […]
As Easter approaches, it’s easy to become wrapped up in planning gatherings, preparing meals, and organizing egg hunts. Yet, Easter is about so much more—it’s about preparing our hearts to fully embrace and celebrate Christ’s resurrection. This season invites us to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts with God’s incredible gift of grace. How can […]
Below is an article I wrote in 2008 when we were launching our youngest out of the nest. I recently ran across it and felt it all resonate again as I find myself adjusting once again to change. My husband and I are two weeks away from fully moving our youngest child out of “the […]
Holiness is often perceived as something distant and unattainable, reserved only for saints or deeply spiritual people. But as a flawed and strong-willed woman of faith, I’ve learned that holiness is simply an invitation to live authentically in alignment with God’s heart. It’s less about perfection and more about a sincere pursuit of God’s love, […]
When I was little, my mother would use this anagram to remind us that faith is simply letting go of all our expectations and desires and placing them in God’s hands. Today, more than every I know that we make a choice (every day) to trust that God is who He says He is and […]