When was the last time you were told “no”? As a two year old, I might have argued with a defiant “yes,” burst into tears, or even thrown myself on the floor, kicking and screaming. But as a
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Keeping Afloat: Faith, Support, and the Power of Asking for Help
I wish I could say that my story felt as neat as the man in the Bible. The childhood images in my mind depict the man calmly reaching for help, being lifted to safety. My experience felt far less g
When Life Feels Too Hard
Do you ever get weary? Like the weight of life’s demands is too hard to bear? Have you ever just wanted to quit the endless tasks and responsibilities? I’ve felt it too–the longing for life t
Shedding the Cape: Letting go of Expectations
In light of this renewed awareness–that life is fragile and tomorrow is not guaranteed–I’ve begun to rethink my “superwoman complex,” I deeply desire to shed the cape and stop pretending
The Cost of Conflict: Navigating Discomfort in a Divided World
The louder their voices got, the more tense I felt. I muttered, “This is how conflict-resistant I am. It makes me uncomfortable to listen to this.”
Letting in all of the experiences: salty and sweet
One of my favorite treats growing up was French fries dipped in a chocolate shake. The salty-sweet combination is so delicious. I am also a fan of salted caramel for the same reason.
An unexpected bite has me being more cautious
The dog had bitten me, and tears welled up in my eyes. It hurt, and I didn’t do anything to deserve being bit.
Life’s choices come with a price tag
Today’s choices shape the life I will live in 10 years. I want to invest in healthy choices.
Building something new requires that life gets messy for a while
Whether just starting something new or in the middle of the process, the mess is inevitable. Building something new requires that life gets messy for a while; however the benefit of the end result
What are you counting: the good or the difficult?
This is an important truth of which to be reminded. There is goodness and mercy available to us all the days of our lives. It’s all about the perspective we have and whether we are counting the g