As a Confidence Coach, I am often asked “what is the definition of confidence?” In all the years of coaching hundreds of clients, the strongest definition of confidence is “moving forward into uncertainty“. You see, if you’ve faced it or conquered it before, it is much more likely you will be confident. Moving forward after…
Happy almost 2025! As I write this, I am sitting with my feet propped up and filled with reflection on the year that has just passed, 2024. If my life was a book, the Chapter titled “2024” has been written. Favorite parts of the chapter include a healthy family, our first grandchild, strong friendships, meaningful…
I see you. A basic human desire is to be seen. I am currently enjoying being a LiLi (Grandma) to our 3 month old grandson, Noah. One of the developmental milestones is when his eyes meet mine and he smiles. He understands how to see faces and, in response, delights in being seen himself. In…
Psalm 95:7-8 today, if only you would hear his voice, do not harden your hearts…. Have you ever faced the loss of a deep relationship broken to pieces? Was it a family relationship? A spouse or ministry partner? A friendship? We all have on some level. When I found myself healing from a broken relationship,…
As we start July, I think all things summer. Watermelon. Steamy mornings and evenings. Backyard grilling. And, of course, friends and family traveling until school begins again. With all the summer travel, it’s often hard to remain connected to family, neighbors, church family and friends. Years ago, in my Bible study, I was introduced to…
“Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there.” (Isaiah 43:18b-19). I love this version of…
