In the last four months, I’ve biked over 650 miles. Regarding legwork, I’ve traveled from the northern border of Missouri all the way down to Louisiana. But, I haven’t gotten anywhere. Although I burned calories and toned my leg muscles, I accomplished little else. I saw nothing of the world and didn’t help anyone along […]
Inspirational
How to be a Friend to an Introvert
First off, let’s blast some misconceived notions ignorantly floating out there: introverts do like people. To say that all introverts are shy is like saying that all extroverts are obnoxious. Yes, introverts really do have friends. In fact, introverts appreciate deeper, long-lasting relationships more fully than some extroverts can or want to. For most, it looks more […]
Resurrection Art & Music: Ushering You In
By His wounds we are healed. I’ve always loved Ron DiCianni’s work, but this painting impacts me in a powerful way. He IS risen and holds the keys of death! “Oh, death, where is your sting? Oh, Hell, where is your victory? Oh […]
What’s on the Horizon
After publishing my first book last year, I felt a great relief and freedom. Whew! After the tedious editing and publishing process, I could finally exhale. Several months later when a friend directed some video footage of me and my work, she asked if I had thoughts of a “next book”. My response involved laughter […]
Misery, Party of One, Seeking Company
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world. ~Helen Keller Last night I watched a show that involved a man named Charlie. Charlie had been working hard for a group of lawyers who treated him like a peon. He made their coffee runs […]
What Really Scares You?
Our family launched a new practice this year: we now have enough Nerf guns to have a battle. Turning nearly all the lights out and taking teams, we establish ourselves on opposite ends of the house and slowly make our way toward one another. Three shots and you are out of the game. The kids […]
Weekend Exhale: Videos of Life Inspiration
You never know what obstacles someone overcame to get where they are today. If you have an engineering mind, think of the endless possibilities. What are you using your platform for? What do you practice? Whatever your habits are–even negative ones–you will become good at (complaining, ranting, etc.). I’ve always […]
The Legal U-Turn: You Haven’t Gone too Far
Sometimes I reflect back on my early college days when I explored my boundaries a little too carelessly. Forgetting that choices always have consequences, I allowed myself to go down paths I knew were dead-ends…just to see what the journey might look like. Thankfully, my choices didn’t take me all the way to the edge. […]
I Think I’ve Become THAT Person
The other day I was conversing with someone–the who isn’t really important because this issue carries across multiple relationships. Although we bounced around vital ideas and problems within culture, religion, relationships, and parenting, etc., our discourse was plagued with bleak analysis and critical dismay (over people and situations). And I got to thinking, what good […]
When You Feel Like a Robot: Regaining Humanity Through Creativity
I grew up creating: writing stories, painting, and even tinkering around on the piano. Some people–my husband included–would claim a void of creative bones, but I disagree. Since we are made in the image of Almighty God, the Supreme Creator, we have the mirrored desires to create. And we shine His nature in us when […]