Does God SEE me?

I am writing this to you before the New Year hits, and I was reflecting with myself what the final thing I’d want to say to myself before the year is over. There are a lot of takeaways from this year, but there's one that sticks out

Two girls car camping in a Tesla from SoCal to Canada; Here's how it went.

This summer I was afforded an incredible opportunity to take an 8-week sabbatical from my job. I feel spoiled even just typing it out. My work is so meaningful, and it's also very all consuming, and I don't often get the chance to just simply take

Overcoming your barriers

My whole life I've always just felt... different. And I don't mean that in a positive way. I remember a few distinct moments where I'd put myself out there to connect, or to participate and was quickly given notice that my thoughts and/or

What do you mean you can "hear God?"

I often sit across from people, and with perplexed faces they ask "what do you mean you can you hear God?" Let me just start by saying, I don't hear an audible voice, or see Jesus coming down from the clouds. I simply mean that I&

If you're thinking about quitting... try this first.

Ever hit that point where you feel like you've exhausted your efforts with no results? Felt like quitting was the only option? Before you jump the gun, try to apply these principles (spiritual and practical) and see what good might come.

When to engage... and when not to.

Have you ever found yourself reading an article and thinking..."I wonder what other people are saying about this...?" Only to scroll to the bottom of the page and see that the comment section is a pile of hot garbage, scathing reviews, grammar police and trolls? It seems

Does it ever get easier?

In the early 2000's, I have had the privilege of coaching an amazing high school dance team. At times, the practices were grueling, long, and tiresome. At the time, it was hard to imagine that all the hard work would be worth it. The first few competitions we

Profound Forgiveness: Through the Eyes of a Child

15 years ago when my kids were still little, they taught me a lesson I'll remember for the rest of my life. There's depth to be found in the simplicity and purity of a child. As a parent, it seems that I am endlessly repeating myself

Picking the Part of Your Life

* I pulled this one out of the archives, but it still rings true. Publishing it for myself, and for all the mommies of little ones once again. Enjoy!* Sometimes as a mom to multiple littles under five, life can move so fast and the list of to-do's gets

Am I over thinking this?

Are you stuck in a rut of always thinking about something and never actually doing it? Me too. Here's what helped me.

Exposing Depression (pt. 2): Coming out of the fog

Practical tips for working through seasons of depression.

Exposing Depression (pt. 1)

I am one of those crazy lucky people that was exposed to Christ at a young age, and as a result have walked with God my whole life. Growing up, my Dad was a Pastor, and modeled what it meant to know and follow Jesus for me. He would do

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Should I risk it?

I don't know about you, but as a kid I had a belief that I could do anything... even miraculous things. I so resonated with that commercial where the little kid dresses like Darth Vader, thinking that he can magically open doors (but really, they're just

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Why I'm here.

I used to think there were enough Christian voices out there. I even chose to exit the online world for quite some time. I doubted the need to add my voice to an already crowded pile. But after a while I realized that there's a bit of a

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Never learned how to pray? Start here.