Recovery of a Simple Life
Nick and I read a book called the Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family. We worked the steps Lencioni laid out through an engaging story of a family that recovered from freneticism. (Tip: this resource isn’t only valuable for families, but also for individuals and teams.) Nick installed a large whiteboard on the white […]
When You Think You Can’t Walk Around The Mountain Again
“I don’t think I have the emotional energy to walk around this mountain again,” I confessed to my husband late one night, as my throat swelled and my eyes stung. It was my second round of significant betrayal from two separate groups of friends in two years, and I had hardly made it out of […]
Praising God through the Pain
Seven years, two countries, multiple new friendships, hundreds of blog posts, countless conversations – all have passed since “that” night. And yet each August I still lean into the Father and revisit portions of the pain and hurt. I contemplate shattered dreams and a changed life. Tears fall more frequently, and melancholy is more prevalent. […]
This is My Story: Recovering from the Dark Places
I’d prefer not to tell you my whole story. Just the good parts – you know, the parts we write about to our family and friends back home. The parts that will make you like me or admire me, and prove I’m on the road to glory. But THIS is the story He’s led me […]