Every day we make choices, some large and some small. What we eat for breakfast, how we respond to a message, or how we decide to show up in our relationships can all shape our direction. Yet not every choice carries equal weight when it comes to creating meaningful change. … [Read more...] about Choices That Match Our Deeper Values Launch Real Transformation
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Forgiveness Is a Choice, Healing Is a Process
In recent months, I’ve been both writing about and wrestling with what true forgiveness looks like. It is easy to question yourself. Big emotions still arise; did I really forgive? I thought I did. Why do I still feel this way? The question that keeps … [Read more...] about Forgiveness Is a Choice, Healing Is a Process
You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
We can’t change others. We can’t, and we shouldn’t want to. I know—you may be thinking, If you knew so-and-so, you would change your mind about trying to change people. But regardless of whether someone else needs to change or not, it is not our job to do it. Besides, if … [Read more...] about You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
Re-Kindle The Light of Christ
There are drops of coffee all over my new counter. As I pour, more drops slide to the light surface. Has this pot been leaking all of this time? Maybe our old pitch-dark counters hid the leak. Seeing it makes me want to fix the problem. This is a mess every time we pour. It … [Read more...] about Re-Kindle The Light of Christ
A Letter to Myself
Hey, you've got a lot going on. Everyone would agree. I know you truly love it, but don't forget that not one person thinks your job is easy. You put a lot of pressure on yourself because you want to show up well in all the different areas of life. On top of work, you're trying … [Read more...] about A Letter to Myself
Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
I hear words or noise, but I’m no longer processing their meaning. All I can focus on is the feelings rushing through my body. My heart is racing, the rhythm of it pounding louder and louder in my head. Heat builds in my chest, rising to my face. Flushed and tense—I am … [Read more...] about Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
