Growth

Joy Out of Despair

A while back I had the joy of leading my Bible study group since our leader…
FitBit for the Soul

A few years ago my sister asked me if I had a FitBit. I told her…
The Right Question

How did Jesus attract people? In my first class of training for becoming a professional Life…
Taming the Inner Critic

I love to be with people, but in small groups. It’s just how I’m wired. I…
Don’t Worry about the Didn’t

Last year at the beginning of the New Year I was proud of myself for sitting…
The Two Most Important Colors of Christmas

Two years ago we bought a new Christmas tree. Our new house needed a slim-line tree…
Developing a Heart that Sings When Thanksgiving is Hard

Reflecting on the time spent celebrating the holiday we call Thanksgiving fills my heart to overflowing.…
Wonder – Taking the Step from Ordinary to Extraordinary

A couple of weeks ago we had workers in our backyard putting in a patio. It…
Your Hardest Task

A couple of weeks ago I went by our local used bookstore and came across a…
A Mirroring that Never Fails

David Boudia and Steele Johnson are synchronized divers. Watching them perform at the Rio Olympics was…
5 Benefits of Transformational Life Coaching

A few years ago I had the opportunity of taking a course on Life Coaching. I…
An Unusual Anniversary Gift

My husband and I have just celebrated 39 years of marriage. I remember celebrating our 25th…
Navigating the Uncomfortable New

Frequently we encounter situations that are quite uncomfortable. Perhaps it’s a new social gathering where we…
When at the End of Your Rope…

But David strengthened himself in the Lord. 1 Samuel 30: I love this verse! It lets…
Something Missing, Something Found

I will never forget her radiant smile. Her laughter was contagious. Joy overflowed from her heart.…
Getting Filled Up from Something Empty

This is a week I want my “insides” to smile as I reflect on the event…
Five God Given Gifts That Bring Serenity

Being a Transformational Life Coach brings me great joy! I get to see how God is…
The Best Habit for 2016

One of the great passions of my heart is discipleship. The greatest joys I experience are…
Ten Important Questions for 2016

Last week I had time to read quite a few blogs on New Year’s Resolutions. Some…
Finding Noel

Three years ago, my husband and I got in on our first Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt…
The Good and the Bad of Transitions

I know transitions are a part of life, and yet I wasn’t ready for the emotional…
Wisdom from NCIS-Thanksgiving Edition

Last night, thanks to our DVR, we were able to get caught up on one of…
6 Important Truths about Grace

In a recent Bible study we talked a lot about grace. It’s because of God’s perfect…
Remembering the Last Morning with my Mother

On my walk this morning I couldn’t help but reflect back on the morning of October…
A Plan for Thriving

I’ve just finished my annual continuing education course for my Life Coaching certification through Coach Approach…
The Most Important Message

“Stay here awhile, so that I may give you a message from God.” These were the…
Spiritually Mature or Spiritually Dwarfed?

Three years ago I was at my sister’s and saw a devotional book she was working…
Help! I’m Coming Undone

My emotions have been all over the map for many months, and with good reason. My mother…
Are You Really This Old?

Well, they didn’t exactly say it this way, but it’s what they meant. It was the…
One Minute Challenge

Years ago I heard a woman share about a one-minute-challenge that I thought was powerful, and…