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Keeping Your Membership Active
“Membership has its privileges.” Most of us recognize the tagline from American Express’s iconic marketing campaign. The message was clear: belonging to this group came with unique, high-value advantages not available to everyone. Access. Benefits. A sense of security. But there was also an implied responsibility. Membership had to be maintained. Accounts had to stay… Continue reading
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Learning to Be Sold Out
This past week was our company’s annual sales meeting. People from around the country converged in one place to share insights, research, and industry knowledge, revisit our core values, and cast vision for the year ahead. It’s always a meaningful time—full of learning, collaboration, and connection. Our company has historically been sales-driven, while I lead… Continue reading
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The Ultimate New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again—when the Christmas decorations get packed up and returned to the attic, the twinkle lights come down, and we make space for what’s next. A new year invites us into new beginnings. It offers the chance for a fresh start, a clean slate, and renewed vision. That’s why the turning… Continue reading
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He Appeared and the Soul Felt Its Worth
On Christmas Eve, we attended a festive service at church, holding candles and singing carols. While singing O Holy Night, I was stirred by a lyric I have sung a million times but never really thought twice about. We sang: “Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.” In that moment, the weight of those words pressed… Continue reading
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Make Life Exciting Again
My two college-aged kids got home last week, and I had all the feels of Christmas. That next-level excitement that has you tracking their flight routes like a kid watching the Santa tracker app. As they each made their arrival, there was sheer joy—relief, gratitude, and the unmistakable feeling that the house was alive again.… Continue reading
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How to Be an Influencer
’Tis the season to be Christmas shopping, and if your inbox or social feed looks anything like mine, you’re probably being bombarded with listicles promising the best gifts of 2025. Suddenly every influencer has a “Top 10 Must-Haves,” “Gifts You Didn’t Know You Needed,” or “What I’m Buying for Everyone on My List.” And honestly?… Continue reading
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Transitioning to Transforming
Life is full of transitions. Some are monumental; others, barely noticeable. Yet each one reshapes us in ways both big and small. Lately, I’ve noticed transitions all around me. My sister and a dear friend are learning to navigate life without their spouses. Another loved one and close friend are walking through the exhausting rhythm… 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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Choose your own adventure. God is still with you.
Not long ago, a friend confided that she was having doubts about her marriage. She was trying to work on things with her husband, but he didn’t seem interested in working on the relationship. With trepidation, she asked me, “If God loves marriage, will he be disappointed in me if I choose to leave?” Another… Continue reading
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Choose your hard
Last week I was reminded of the saying: Choose your hard. It’s a concept that originated from a poem by Devon Brough, but has gone viral in recent years. The poem says, “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially… Continue reading
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