The Blog
When Clichés Don’t Cut it Anymore
Life and Death, Death and Life
I don’t remember exactly when I first stumbled on her Instagram account. A month or two ago, maybe a little more. You know how it goes: After clicking on a friend's post, you follow the tags and links until somehow you land on the profile of a random stranger you’ve...
Finding Hope In The Hard Places {& Giveaway!}
Today's post is a guest post (and giveaway!) by my dear friend, Sarah Beckman. Sarah is a national speaker, author, and communications trainer. Her new book Hope in the Hard Places helps people walk through struggles with tangible help, biblical truth, and a...
To Sleep In A Storm
The day began with sunshine and warmth, no hint of the storm that would come. My children played outside with other pint-sized neighbors, carefree and happy. From my seat in my office, the sounds of laughter and make-believe filtered into my ears. Their joy sparked my...
Two Tiny Words That Hold the Power to Reframe Failure
“So, basically, I blew it.” Twenty minutes before I’d walked into my counselor’s office with a light step and confidence. But after replaying the events of the weekend before and talking through the words said and choices made, I knew I'd failed. Again. My good mood...
Talking Back When Shame Keeps You Silent
I did something this week I should’ve done a long time ago. Honestly, I didn’t mean for it to take so long—four years. I kept putting it off, telling myself I could save for another day. But then one day turned into well over a thousand days. And what I knew I needed...
A Merry Christmas Message (+ Special Holiday Book Bundle!)
The most important moments of life often require the neglecting—at least for a season—of lesser ones. I’ve had to do a bit of neglecting over the past several months, including this blog. You may have noticed. In fact, many of you wrote to let me know you missed me....
A Mom’s Survival Guide to Simplifying Your Summer with Special Needs Kids
During my sabbatical, I am glad to welcome Meagan Ruffing for a summer post. Meagan is a parenting journalist and mom to three kids, one of whom has special needs. She loves sharing what’s worked and hasn’t worked for her and her family while...
Rest is the Necessary Ground Of New Life
It's time. I can see the familiar signs: the worry about things that normally don't cause me angst. The weariness that isn't cured by a good night's sleep. The lack of clarity—and lack of time to contemplate it. The irritability I feel whenever I spend even a few...
Productivity and How I {Don’t} Do It All
Applications are now open for the Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 Inspired Life Mastermind! If you wrestle with designing and building a life and work you love, you're not alone. In the Inspired Life Mastermind, I will...
