Growing In Gratitude When Life Isn’t Easy

*Post updated September 2023 In a world where there is always something new to buy or some self-improvement plan to try, you may ask, “What does it mean to be thankful? What exactly is it that I’m thankful for? How do I grow in gratitude?” I find it easy to be thankful when things are […]
Declarations of the Bold In the Soul

*Post updated May 2024 Bold and Meek I love the word BOLD. It captures the essence of everything that makes my heart smile. Bold paint colors in my art. Bold print on my workout pants. Bold and loud expressions when I get awkwardly excited in conversation with friends. As a proud veteran cheerleader, you should […]
Journey To The Manger Faith And Fitness Challenge

*Post updated October 2024 The weather here in Arizona has finally turned! It’s a chilly 65 degrees, and I’ve unrolled my big, puffy jacket from the corner of my closet. I know…I know…for those of you who will travel to and fro through the snow for the next six months or so, I will pipe […]
Why Does Suffering Exist?

Fair warning, the following is an honest and raw new chapter to Jesus being the hero of my story. Nine months ago I heard the Lord calling me into my season of greater. I mistakingly was quick to order my party dress and dancing shoes, when in fact on most days I have found myself wearing […]
When the supplement of humility gets stuck in your throat.

* Post updated December 2022 In Need of a Rescuer Are you observing Lent this year? Whether or not you are, we all have something to be gained when we are intentional about the spiritual seasons we are living in. Just as Advent is a time of great expectation and celebration of the gift of […]