— You Have to Fight for Your Healing —- “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 Over the past several months, I have been fighting for my healing. Not because I wanted to. Because I had to… After walking through a season of intense…

One of the hardest things to navigate in life isn’t always tragedy. Sometimes it’s people. Have you ever been around anyone who makes you feel unsettled? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but interactions leave you feeling anxious and emotionally exhausted. Maybe they’re aggressive, critical, cutting, manipulative, or controlling. Perhaps something in their…

Dear Taylor, First, if the recent reports and rumors about your future are true, I want to sincerely wish you and Travis all the best. Marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts, and I genuinely hope that if this season is leading you toward that covenant, it will be marked by wisdom, joy, and a…

—The Successful, Over-Functioning Overcomer— “When Success Is Born Out of Survival” Some of the strongest, most successful people I know have hidden anxiety at the root. The anxiousness often times propels them toward success. At times, these individuals have the belief that the driver of their success is the discomfort they feel. However, any good…

“I still remember the day I prayed for what I have now.” Tonight, driving home, I finally had a moment to think. It had been one of those days. Busy. I was pulled in a hundred different directions. My husband is out of town, and for the first time all day, I had a few…

The Choice: More Than a Story of Survival Every once in a while, I come across a book that stays with me long after I turn the last page. The Choice by Edith Eger is one of those books. First, it is simply beautifully written. Dr. Eger has a way of telling her story that…

For the past two weeks, my husband has been in Korea, and it has reminded me of something I don’t think about often. Life just isn’t the same when your best friend is gone. We go through our days so accustomed to our spouses being there that it’s easy to take their presence for granted.…

“Do Not Be Afraid.” — Jesus I came across a news article this afternoon about a horrific event that happened last week in the city where I live. An evil person randomly attacked a woman during a home invasion. According to the article, she remains in critical condition. This is terribly frightening, and my heart…

— The Gift of Intentional Friendship — Yesterday my daughter asked me a question that has stayed with me. She said, “Mom, do you know what I appreciate most in a friend?” I smiled and said, “What?” She replied, “When someone remembers the little details about your life. Your birthday. Things you love. Things you’ve…

— The Church Hurt Me. Jesus Didn’t — “The difficult and sacred work of learning to love the Bride of Christ again after being hurt by those who were supposed to represent Him.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge something. This is not a story I have ever shared publicly. In fact, outside of…