A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I was a journalist.  As a feature story reporter for a small town newspaper, I developed a passion for questions.  Questions were a necessary part of my job.  Without them, I would not have been able to gain a clear understanding of the person’s story…

Have you ever wondered what God is doing while you go to the grocery store? How about when you’re taking your kids to those extracurriculars, navigating traffic on your way to work, or heading out on a date night with your spouse? Ever wondered what God is doing while you’re focused on your everyday activities?…

There’s always more to do in a day than I can humanly accomplish. For years, that was a truth that I was unwilling to accept. My blood pressure used to rise as I would attempt to plow through my to-do list while the phone kept ringing, I was pulled in multiple directions, and my daily…

Do you ever feel like your voice is ineffective, unnecessary, or not as important as someone else’s? I can think of countless times in my life where God has prompted me to speak up – answer a question, tell a story, provide some feedback – and I’ve remained silent.  Sometimes, it was out of fear;…

I sat down to process my thoughts.  My husband and I had just concluded a verbal jousting match that had left me feeling empty inside and frustrated.  We had opposing opinions on something and had been talking it through.  But the more we talked, the wider the disagreement became. As I sat alone, reflecting on…

My husband and I are empty-nesters. The days of making little lunches, working through endless piles of laundry, and juggling a variety of extracurricular activities are over. Our four children are all grown and living their own independent lives and I smile to see them happily settling into their own marriages, careers, and families. As…