“Well, how about this. How about you go ahead and start the medicine. Let’s see how you do on it. Then, we can make a decision from there. Who knows? It might not agree with you and all this worry will be for nothing. We won’t know until you start. We can figure out the…
With the busyness of the season, it can be complicated to make it through the holidays. The rush, the shopping, the lists, the extra events… honestly, the extra everything is overwhelming. Planning family visits and holiday parties and school party snacks and college flights and airport pick ups while figuring out menus, food, special recipes…
Savor the moment Enjoy the journey Stop and smell the roses Capture the joy These are simple phrases that are not always so simple to live out in our day-to-day lives. I find myself in a season of constant change, transition and growth. I just start to feel settled when things change and transition comes….
When neurodiversity enters the already complicated landscape of ministry and missions, it can feel extremely overwhelming and challenging. I was working on a project recently with Global Trellis, aptly named “Neurodiversity Week” after the concept of “shark week” because it can feel that big and hard to digest such a vast amount of information. I…
Waiting can be an incredibly frustrating season. You might be waiting for finances to fix the car, a job opening, or the next available doctor’s appointment. You might be wading through hurting family dynamics, painful relationships, a medical report, or a legal challenge to end. You might feel like time has slowed, the struggle will…
When the days of mom stress are long and full, you need some ways to reduce stress. Ways to handle the extra pressure and stress that is stealing your joy and keeping you from being the mom you want to be each day. Mom Stress is that overwhelmed feeling you get when everything around you…
Daily Bible study is a great goal for all of us. Taking the time, every single day, to spend time in the Word, time with Jesus is vital for our days, decisions, and spiritual growth. Yet, finding the time, the best method, the right version, the prettiest journaling Bible or perfect pens can make actually…
Quite often, learning to “think on these things” is one of the hardest things to do. Real life takes over and before we know it, we’re ruminating, spinning, grasping and catastrophizing. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is…
Feeling emotional can truly take you by surprise. The moment you are sitting there and find yourself saying, “I don’t even know why I’m angry.” Why is this upsetting me so much? Why does this hurt so bad? Sweet clients who look at me and say, “I didn’t think I’d cry in this session,” while…
Finding a coach can be a difficult thing. When you’re in a season of needing someone to talk to, wishing for real accountability and a healthy, safe place to sort through all the challenges, it can be a hard time to also sort through coaches. Coaching, mentoring, discipleship… these are incredibly important throughout life. Yet,…
