This time a year ago I thought I was about to sign my first contract for a traditionally published book. My speaking calendar was growing as was my blog. I had several coaching clients and I was excited about all the ways God was moving in my life professionally. Today, I've had one proposal rejected by a publisher and another one remains in limbo. My speaking calendar is empty for the first time in four years. I don't have any coaching clients currently and in spite of updating my focus and ... [Read More]
A Prayer for my Girl as She Begins Her Sophomore Year
This morning my girl started her sophomore year of high school. {yes, all the feels. all of them.} And I realized it was the last time I'd drive her to her first day of school. Next year she'll drive herself. Not going to lie, it feels like there is a boulder in my throat and I have tears in my eyes just typing these words. As I prayed with her in the car, I tried not to sob ... but it wasn't pretty as I pulled away from the school. It's good, y'all, this watching our babies grow up. I know ... [Read More]
An Invitation to Choose Wisdom
My most consistent prayer is for wisdom. Time and again I find myself crying out to the Lord for the discernment and understanding necessary to navigate life. I cling to the words of James, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him. I claim the promise of that verse knowing my desire for wisdom is pleasing to the Lord. About 15 years ago, I began a practice I'd heard Billy Graham used as well — reading a chapter of ... [Read More]
A Reminder for the Days when Life Is Hard
Recently after yet another "lively discussion" with my girl, I sat on the couch and cried. Because life is hard. It just is. And I somehow convince myself that means I am doing something wrong. Because surely if I were doing it right, there wouldn't be so much struggle and frustration. So there I sat with all my tears and doubts and fears and I remembered some words my friend Stacey wrote a few years ago ... I’ve pretty much fallen short in every category. I am tired and not really ... [Read More]
Book Review: The Pastor’s Wife by Gloria Furman
Do you ever wonder what your pastor's wife is thinking? Or how she feels? Ever wish you peek into her heart — not as a busy body but so you could better minister to her? If so, The Pastor's Wife* by Gloria Furman is for you. Gloria shares an honest account of life in the pastor's home with a candor and grace that will open your eyes to a taste of what it's like to be married to the man who shepherds the flock and shares the Gospel. While she wrote the book for pastor's wives, I believe ... [Read More]
Monday’s To Do List
Today's list is full of things like laundry and vacuuming and writing columns for the local paper and stopping by the chiropractor and filling prescriptions and cleaning out my car. It's the mundane stuff I often write on Monday's to do list. The little things that help me start the week better. These are not the earth-changing things, tasks that move mountains or inspire the masses. Instead, Monday is full of the small things ... the steady hum of my dryer as all those piles are slowly ... [Read More]
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