christianity
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En-courage-ment
Recently, while my husband was away on a trip, my sister came to visit me. We’re working together on a Daniel Fast cookbook and devotional—something that feels both exhilarating and, if I’m honest, a little daunting. I’m not a published author. I’m not a famous chef. I simply had a bold idea, and my sister… Continue reading
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Limitless
I was recently on a cross-country flight when I was strangely overcome by how grateful I was to travel. Not just for the places I have gotten to see. Not just for the people travel allows us to spend time with. But for the miracle of flight itself. I know, it sounds weird. But thousands… Continue reading
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Or Something Better
My son flew home for a quick visit, and like any mom, I prayed for safe, smooth travels. The last time he came home, the evening fog rolled in thick. After circling for an hour, his flight was rerouted to Los Angeles, and he had to Uber the rest of the way. Not exactly the… Continue reading
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Each Part Matters
Even though my bracket is busted, I’m still all in on March Madness. It’s just too compelling not to be—the intensity in every game. What draws me in most is watching the mix of players on a team. The best teams aren’t just talented; they’re the most aligned. Every player knows their role. The point… Continue reading
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Both Can Be True
There’s a tension I’ve been noticing lately—one I don’t think we talk about enough. The kind where two things feel true at the same time. We can be grieving something, or someone, we’ve lost and still be taking steps forward. We can feel disappointment in what didn’t happen and still carry hope for what could.… Continue reading
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I Am Woman, Hear Me… Surrender
I am woman, hear me… surrender. That’s not exactly the anthem my generation grew up singing. As a Gen X’er, I came of age in the 80s and 90s during a season when feminism felt bold, individualistic, and a little rebellious. We were a generation that prided ourselves on independence. We were told: go to… Continue reading
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The Role of a Lifetime
Who has plans for the Oscars? Maybe you’ll watch. Maybe you won’t. Either way, at some point someone will stand on the stage, holding a gold statue, and say it was “the role of a lifetime.” We reserve that phrase for something extraordinary. Rare. Career-defining. Worthy of applause. But I’ve been wondering lately if we’ve… Continue reading
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Run to Win
This weekend was one of my favorite annual traditions: the Santa Run. More than 8,000 identically clad Santas filled our neighborhood streets to do a 5K. Everywhere you look—Santa. The mix of endorphins and merriment never disappoints. Watching the sea of red suits moving at every imaginable pace, I began thinking about the dynamics of… Continue reading
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What time can’t touch
My husband and I are visiting our daughter who is studying abroad in Spain. While she goes to class, we’ve been exploring the cathedrals and museums—each one a breathtaking reminder of a time when faith and art were inseparable. The world-class Museo del Prado and the Cathedral of Almudena are among our favorites. Both reveal… Continue reading
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All of you
I confess I thought I was on my A game. There has been a lot going on with preparing for my brother-in-law’s celebration of life, with my daughter living abroad, with some life wrestling with my son, with letting go of a passion project that will have to go on hold for now. Just to… Continue reading
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