Ever since I started reading the Bible as a new Christian, Simon Peter has been the character I’ve identified with the most. When he is first introduced, he is impulsive and reactionary. He does the wrong things but rationalizes that they are for the right reasons. His first instincts are to control and fix problems…
Seth Godin, bestselling author of over twenty books, was asked during a webinar on entrepreneurship which books have impacted him the most. He said, “The book that will change your life the most is the book you write.” Now, you may be thinking, That’s not right! If your first thought is that the Bible is…
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Ps. 77:11 NIV) At the end of each year, I spend a few mornings thinking through what has been and what could be. It is a time of reflection and projection. With pen in hand, I list the…
Today’s post discusses emotional eating, which can be a symptom of an eating disorder. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that should be treated by medical professionals. If you think that you may be struggling with an eating disorder, please visit the National Eating Disorders Association website for online support and to find local…
I was halfway to the coffee maker, ruminating on how Monday morning hadn’t been gentle with me. I texted my husband: Do you think I’ll regret breaking my coffee fast? What I was foregoing for Lent felt so small, so insignificant. My hand hung over the espresso grounds as my husband texted back: Regret? Maybe…
If I’m being honest here, the past year has been tough. My husband was injured on the first day of our long-awaited three-week vacation, and we had to rush home so he could have surgery. After months of rehab, just as he was regaining his strength, he lost his job. Then I suffered a traumatic…