It's what's on the inside that counts. -Everyone I distinctly remember how I felt when someone told me, "It's on the inside that counts." Frustration! All through my teens and twenties, I wanted to care less about my weight or my skin or my hair. But, I didn't know...
Christian Living
Tired of Trying to Be Better? Me Too…
I'm officially over hearing about how to be a better mom. You can also keep your ten tips to being a better employee, your six steps to being a better friend, and your secrets to being a great wife lists. Additionally, I'm rejecting all alliterations for building a...
Podcast: Enough About Me: Interview with Author Jen Oshman
Jen and I talk about how easy it is to be sucked into self-focus in our self-focused culture and how the only true freedom is found in fixing our gaze somewhere other than on ourselves. We also talk about strategies for surviving the COVID crisis stress! Jen's story:...
Podcast: Is Your Quarantine Goal to Deepen Your Faith? Conversation with Author Phylicia Masonheimer
Today I chat (from quarantine) with Phylicia Masonheimer author of a brand new book, "Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World." We talk about how to REALLY trust God in the midst of crisis, how to deepen your faith, and how to make...
Podcast: Changing Focus to See the Presence of God: Abby McDonald Interview
As we're thrust into uncertain times, we need to see the presence of God in our crazy world, now more than ever! Today I talk to author Abby McDonald. Her brand new book titled, "Shift" is about just that - Changing our focus to see the presence of God! Abby and I...
How a Control Freak Almost Ruined My Marriage
(This post originally appeared on Compared to Who? in 2014) Nine years ago this morning all I could think about was giving the no-show limo driver a piece of my mind. The day started early. I oozed with emotions of every kind. I hopped into my dear friend Heidi's...
One Word and Two Resolutions That May Surprise You
I stopped resolving things on December 31st about ten years ago. That was the year my third son was born and in addition to the new responsibility of having to celebrate a birthday on New Year's Eve, I officially hit the limit of things I could possibly think about at...
Podcast: The Burden of Busyness Parts 1 and 2
The Burden of Busyness Part 1: Do you thrive in busyness or feel like you're falling apart? Do you go through seasons when life feels out of balance and the busyness turns to overwhelm? Does the busyness of the holiday season stress you out? Today Heather Creekmore...
Podcast: How to Stop Troubleshooting Your Life
There are a zillion and one things you could do to improve yourself and your life. But, what happens if you spend too much time (or all your time) looking at all the flaws? You get caught in the trap of troubleshooting! Then, you don't enjoy the life you have! In this...
When Words Hurt
What if your bucket list included owning beautiful shoes--just one pair-- of beautiful, well-fitting shoes? Today I'm sharing a powerful post from my friend, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, about when words hurt. Can I assure you that this is a must read? Many of us bear the...