“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him […]
I love to drive. When given the option to fly or drive to a city within 5 or 6 hours, I would much rather drive. I enjoy the comfort of my own vehicle listening to music or podcasts, talking to people, and talking to God. I can stop when I want to and pack all […]
There is no such thing as work-life balance. There, I said it. Work-life balance is a social construct that points us in the wrong direction, pitting work against life. The phrase “work-life” suggests that work is not part of life but something you struggle through so you can get to live your life. No wonder […]
What challenge are you facing right now that looks insurmountable? Have you been straining toward a goal that appears unreachable? Perhaps you have a dream that seems unattainable. I want to encourage you today. No matter what you are facing, God is with you, He is for you and He has plans for you that […]
If these last couple of years have been draining for you, one of the contributing factors is likely the isolation you’ve experienced from too many Zoom meetings and not enough real connection. Whether you’re an introvert and love working from home or an extrovert, like me, looking for every opportunity to get together for coffee, […]
So many women are being hyper-stretched right now. Oh, we’ve been stretched before, but some of us are in danger of snapping. Demands seem extra heavy. Many are navigating havoc in their work, caring for ailing family members and the chaos of their children’s schedules. Whether you’re facing an increased workload, adjusting to a whole […]
Do you ever wish God would show you what to do when you’re facing a difficult situation at work, or any area of life, that you’re just not sure how to handle? The fact is, God wants you to turn to Him in your work so He can provide direction. But actually hearing from God […]
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ―Matthew 11:29-30 The demands of work can be relentless. Crazy deadlines, unforeseen complications, unexpected resignations, even good news like winning […]
Divisiveness, tension, fear, anger, hostility, conflict, mistrust, violence—read the news in mainstream media or social media and this is what you will be hit with almost daily. We’re divided by our politics. We divide ourselves over the color of our skin and ethnicity. We divide and fight over mask or no mask. We divide ourselves […]
I recently decided to pick up the cello again, after not playing for 27 years (right after my son was born). My goal was to enjoy whatever I was able to do – not to put any pressure on myself to perform, but to use this as a way to relax. I had no idea […]
When I moved to Arkansas, my number one priority after getting my house in a livable state was connecting with people. I didn’t know anyone in the area, so I needed to find my people fast. One of the first groups I joined was the Fayetteville chapter of Business and Professional Women (BPW). As a […]
Have you ever gotten caught up in a project or a job or a new chapter of life that felt like an unexpected wave hit you just when you thought all was calm? That’s exactly what happened to me when I got the idea to write the book The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership.
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Never! In 2005 I said I would never […]
If you’ve attended church, you’ve probably heard these words many times. I know I had, but I didn’t get it … until several years ago. For most of my life, the Bible was not something I thought about actually reading. It seemed complicated, intimidating and very difficult to make sense of. But in 2008, the […]
If you’ve gotten on board with choosing One Word for the year as an alternative to the laundry list of resolutions, congratulations! I pray it’s a word that is already inspiring and challenging you. But a year is a long time to keep something in place. How will you keep your word in front of […]
Happy New Year! Don’t you love the opportunity to start fresh? It’s a chance to put the past behind you and move forward with new goals, envision new levels of accomplishment and maybe eliminate some habits that have held you back.
Today, the sermon talked a lot about giving thanks. And I know that being thankful for what we have is incredibly powerful and important. It’s what God wants us to do. When I got home from church, I went to let our cat out of her room and discovered that, for the first time in […]
I was listening to KLRC earlier this week and they asked the question, “What have you learned about gratitude this year?” I’ve known for some time that gratitude is an important part of not only joyful, but successful living. Thankfully, gratitude has been an important part of my life, but this year I’ve had the […]
This past weekend, I went from a faith-at-work forum where business leaders discussed how they live their faith at work and can leave a legacy (at times it felt like I was at church, which was an amazing thing), to a funeral where I had the opportunity to hear about the legacy a very special […]
There has been a great deal of energy, attention, time, discussion and effort put into fighting for competing beliefs recently. Beliefs about whether or not marriage should be allowed between two people of the same sex, and whether or not a woman has the right to have an abortion versus pro-life have taken up a […]
Have you ever faced a situation that seemed impossible, yet you felt compelled to find a solution? We all do at times, and yet it’s in some of the most urgent circumstances that we feel utterly powerless. I’ve been there more times than I care to count. It might be a financial situation that is […]
It took me a long time to have a real relationship with Jesus Christ. I was disillusioned by the church and thought I could just be a good person, do what’s right and pray now and then. But it wasn’t enough and I couldn’t do it on my own. I went through my first divorce […]
Life is full of beautiful mountain-top experiences along with some pretty miserable pothole experiences. OK, some of those potholes feel like deep ditches and it may be difficult to imagine how you can climb your way out, let alone get your life back on track. I understand. I’ve been through a few potholes – some […]
I’ve known for a very long time that every one of us has a God-given purpose – there are very specific things you and I were designed to accomplish that no one else will do. It’s true that others may be doing things that are similar to what you’re meant to do, but no one […]