My Thoughts and Stories

Is it time for you to focus on spiritual growth? Often, we want to grow spiritually, but we don’t know how. Here are three tips to get you started… Spiritual transformation ultimately stems from intimacy with God, not from human checklists. While God works in each...

Grief is difficult enough without adding social distancing to the mix. Let’s talk about how to grieve a loved one during COVID-19… I received an email recently asking me if I would be writing on how COVID-19 impacts losing a member of your family or a friend. She...

Will your life be the same as it was before Corona? Probably not. Let's talk about how to start rebuilding your life after Corona! ReBUILDing is a life skill we all need in the aftermath of unwanted and difficult changes. However, few of us understand how to do this...

Do you struggle with fear? Do you sometimes find yourself paralyzed from that fear and unable to move forward with your life? Here are 3 tips to help! We’ve talked a lot about fear over the past few weeks, and it’s safe to say that with all the craziness around the...

Often, when we WANT to make changes to our lives, we quickly discover that change is hard. But, don't give up! Here are four tips to help you push through. Many of us, with time to slow down and reflect during the Corona Virus lockdown, are considering making changes...

As we’re beginning to “open up” the US again after weeks of shelter-in-place orders, it’s only natural that we would begin to think about transitioning back to “normal.” The question is, however, what “normal” do we WANT now?? Do we want everything to go back to...

Are you struggling with anxiety and fear in this COVID-19 season? If so, this post is for you! Let's find out how to choose courage! A few weeks ago, we talked about being ambushed by anxiety, and that topic seemed to resonate deeply with our community in the midst of...

We’ve been sheltering in place for weeks now, and I know many people are really struggling. When we’re having a hard time – regardless of what triggered it – it’s easy to fall into coping mechanisms that are not helpful for long-term health and sanity. I posted a...

Are you feeling anxious, discouraged or depressed these days? Does the world around you seem darker? Do you need fresh hope and a bit of brightness? When my thoughts and moods become dark, heavy or negative, I often recall a dismal season of my life. One summer...

Many of us have a distorted view of the seasons of our lives. We often don't recognize the different seasons we may face. Or we resist them, without adapting and adjusting. Sometimes, we erroneously believe that our current season will last forever. For example, I...