In A New York Minute

“Impacting others” is the kind of phrase heard often from conference speakers and leadership training books. But the people who have impacted my life the most have gotten close and personal. They have served me in my neediest moments. When I was a newlywed, Michael...

Picture Temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” – 1 Corinthians...

A True Friend

I am 44 years old (please don’t share that with anyone). At this point in my life I know who my true friends are, and I’m very content with the line up. It’s a small group of women for whom I would take a bullet (they’ve certainly taken some for me). I’ve lived enough...

Teenagers, Mom Jeans & A Mustache

Christina’s Story: People reached out to me. It started in high school. See, I was a bit of a floozy in high school. That’s a lie. I was a total floozy. Here’s the thing. We’re created to worship, and whether we worship God or goodness or fashion or Jazzercise...

Picture Grief

   “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” -Psalm 34:18