Boldly Belong
Some days we need a suit of armor to protect us in our workplace battles. Women often juggle performance scrutiny, gender inequities, and heightened competition. God says: “I see you. I love you. I created you for purpose.” Continue reading
Our Path to Purpose
What do Aristotle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Bono of U2 have in common? They joined the many sojourners throughout history who have pursued transcendent purpose in life. As we journey through life, where would our path take us if we set our compass toward purpose-filled life? Continue reading
Why This Workplace
Work can feel like a grind rather than something we would choose. If we had a choice. Full-time workers spend more waking hours each week working than any other activity. But, we can experience peace and purpose in the here and now. Continue reading
Cultivating Friendships & Female Allies
Listen to the nightly news, read just-released statistics, talk to a few friends––and you’ll hear over and over again the hard realities of mandated isolation, increased challenges in daily life, and mounting obstacles as working women navigate the lingering effects of this pandemic. Now more than ever we need to forge bonds of sisterhood with the women in our circles… Continue reading
Witnesses
What comes to mind when you hear “witness”? Recently, I’ve been challenged to step up as a witness. In fact, ALL believers are called to testify as witnesses. Not in a court of law. But in our lives and through our work. Continue reading
Getting What You Ask For and More
If a fairy godmother was standing in front of you right now tapping her glittery wand, what would you ask for? What’s your #1 wish? Continue reading
Love Notes from God
Until recently, I never realized how many love notes God sends us every day. He speaks. We have to be ready to look and listen. Continue reading
Eye of the Storm
Eye of the storm: Place of peace where truth & courage meet. No matter what storm we’re in, we can survive & be stronger on the other side. Continue reading
Getting What You Ask For and More
If a fairy godmother was standing in front of you right now with sparks flying off her glittery wand as she tapped it in her hand, what would you ask for? What’s your #1 wish? Continue reading
I Am Second
Most people are pushing to come out on top. We expect life to turn out one way but are broadsided by reality. New life is still possible, but not if we try to control our destiny. Continue reading
Treasures in the Lost and Found
Have you ever lost something you really liked and couldn’t replace? Favorite things are too precious to easily let go. Continue reading
Love Notes from God
Until recently, I never realized how many love notes God sends us every day. He speaks to us regularly in various ways. We have to be ready to look and listen. Continue reading
Wallenda’s Praise & Prayer at 1500'
Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. No net, no harness. Read the details here! Wallenda’s peace and courage came from Jesus. Ours does too. Continue reading
Eye of the Storm
The eye of the storm. The place of peace where truth and courage meet. No matter what storm we’re in, we can survive and be stronger on the other side. Continue reading
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
I pray this will be a different kind of Thanksgiving for all of us. One where we stand in the gap for others and lift them up to God. Continue reading
Front Row Parking and Other Needs
It may seem odd to pray for things as trivial as parking, but why not? God can part the seas and raise the dead back to life. Certainly He can provide parking. Continue reading
Help v. Hinder: 3 Ways to Equip Others
We help others by equipping and teaching them to fish in their pond of life. We hinder others by buying a fish and expecting that they won’t go hungry again. Continue reading
Fabulous or Foolish?
Some people think faith is foolish because they can’t understand it. Before I knew Jesus, I thought people who talked about Him were crazy. Truly loco! Continue reading
A Majority That Always Wins
It can be disappointing and stressful when we’re in the minority. That’s when we need to join God. 1 + God is always a majority. And that majority always wins. Continue reading
Calling On God–Local or Long Distance?
Do you know anyone with a calling plan that allows calls to certain numbers without charging minutes? Before cell phones, we had land lines that charged different rates for local and long distance calls, and different rates for daytime, nights 
Memories of the Holy Land
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live back in the day of Moses or Jesus? Besides thinking it would be hard to not shower or to wear cute shoes in the sand, imagine if we
Do You Want Help?
Do you have a hard time asking for help? I do. Sometimes it’s because I don’t want to rely on other people. Sometimes it’s because I think that I should be able to do it by myself. Sometimes it’s because
FPP Triathlon For The Soul
Have you ever watched athletes compete in a triathlon? It’s a test of physical and mental stamina with three parts: Swim–Bike–Run, in that order. A Sprint Triathlon has the shortest distances and can often be completed in less than 90
Lost for Words to Say and Pray
Have you ever played Wheel of Fortune, Pictionary or one of those other games where you’re trying to guess a word that’s being described? Yes, there are hints and clues. But sometimes what seems so obvious to one person just
Can You Hear Me Now?–Talking To God
Do you remember those TV commercials for the wireless phone company where the guy would be in all kinds of crazy places as he tested the connection by asking, “Can you hear me now?” The idea was that no matter
Front Row Parking and Other Needs
What do you need today? If someone were to ask me, I’d probably say more time, more money, or less stress. Not really things you can put on a Christmas list. So if they pressed me and said, “Today, specifically
Fabulous or Foolish?
Has anyone ever told you you’re crazy? If you’re like me, your family and friends may not use those exact words, but their shocked reactions tell it like it is. “You’re crazy!” It can be an honor really. We’re daring.
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Maybe it’s a Thanksgiving with your family when everyone was together, before people moved away or passed away. Maybe it’s the traditions of turkey trots or touch football games or wearing pajamas until noon or
Help v. Hinder: 3 Ways to Equip Others
Have you ever had someone try to help you and they ended up making things worse? Or have you ever wanted to help someone else but no matter what you did they couldn’t break free of what they were struggling