“We tend to believe the stories we tell are facts.” Crucial Conversations Watching the Kate Middleton cancer story unfold, I was sad to hear all she, Prince William and the Royal Family has faced in this season. But, I was more sad to contrast this health crisis with the speculative and salacious stories surrounding Princess Kate’s…
It was our weekly meeting time, and as we gathered, I couldn’t help but notice two participants huddled together, engrossed in social media, and giggling. While I quietly prepared for our meeting waiting for others to arrive, their laughter filled the room as they critiqued a friend’s hairstyle, dissected someone’s social media presentation, and even…
As we start a new year, sometimes we face giants ahead of us that feel daunting. Perhaps it’s the new year intention you’ve been putting off that you are finally tackling. Maybe it’s that huge project or busy season at work. I find that as fresh as the new year feels, it always arrives with…
Embarking on a new year doesn’t demand a grand entrance or a powerful finish. You don’t have to start strong. You don’t have to finish strong. You don’t have hurry forward. You don’t have to slow down. You get to listen to God and let HIM plan your best year ever through His eyes. What…
When I was 4 years old, there were only a handful of tv shows for children. This was in the days before Barney, Sesame Street or Sponge Bob. Once a day during the week, however, I would run to the tv to watch Romper Room. At the very end of the show, the host would use the magic…
I have a daily Bible reading plan that isn’t associated with any specific date around Christmas. This morning, it was an Easter story that God used to help guide me into the Christmas Season. Mark 15:15 finds Pontius Pilate looking for a way to exchange Barabbas to be executed rather than Jesus. However, Pontius Pilate…
