Teen Dating Violence Awareness

Teen dating violence is far more common than we realize, and our ideas of what healthy relationships do or don’t look like often start at young ages. I’ve written this article with the heart of sharing what teen dating violence can look like, how to spot...
You Look At Me: A Lesson from The Hobbit

You Look At Me: A Lesson from The Hobbit

Growing up, I read J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, until the spine had cracked and the pages were falling out. In 2012, Peter Jackson released a three-part movie based on the novel. Of all the scenes in those movies, however, one stood...
Creating Mental Fortitude

Creating Mental Fortitude

This summer, I started doing a daily yoga practice. The physical and mental health benefits have surprised me. I’ve pushed myself to do things I never thought possible before. The other morning while I was on my mat, Gia in “cat pose” next to me, my...
When You’re In A Season of Waiting

When You’re In A Season of Waiting

This past weekend, we celebrated Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus. I took some time on Sunday morning to sit on the sofa, have a cup of coffee with Jesus, and reflect on why we celebrate. The story has many facets: suffering, death, grief, and unspeakable joy at...
Pursuing Progress, Not Perfection

Pursuing Progress, Not Perfection

As each year winds to a close and a new one begins, I choose a word that will be my theme for the coming year. For example, a couple of years ago, that word was invitation, where I challenged myself to accept the invitations that God gave me to pursue new...