loving others
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The Unhappy Neighbour
The other day, on the beach, a woman I’d never met before began to share her concerns with me about a hostile situation she was observing. I found myself telling her something that seemed to shift her perspective. I shared with her that I woke up that very morning thinking of a short story of…
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Naive? The State of My Heart
I’ve been called naive a few times in my adult life. I winced when I first heard it. Lately, I’ve noticed it could actually be a compliment in disguise… (Jesus loves doing this kind of thing – turning hurtful words from others into His truth. I talk about this exercise in Part 3 of: God,…
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God Still Speaks. You Can Hear Him. (Greatest lessons I’ve learned so far.)
One of my team recently asked me this question: “If you only had the opportunity to only share one 5 minute message before you leave this earth, what would it be?” Here it is… My heart message: God still speaks.And you can hear Him. And His voice saves lives! Here’s what I mean… You Were…
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Why Hearing God’s Voice Feels So Hard (And What Changes When You Practice It With Others)
There’s something worth noticing about how Jesus discipled people. He didn’t just give lectures. He didn’t hand out scrolls and say, “Go study these and I’ll check in later.” He walked with His disciples…
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💕A New Month: A Fresh Invitation… to Love
February invites me to slow down and reflect on relationships – the people God has woven into my everyday lives… But before February becomes about striving to love better, give more, or fix relationships, there’s a gentler invitation waiting for us…
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Leery of Family Gatherings?
When we pray for family members as Jesus leads us to before we gather as a family, we have seen tremendous impact!
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Our Mask of Criticism: What Our Judging Hearts Are Really Trying to Hide
Criticism of others is often a mask. A shield. A hiding place. Not from others—but from ourselves.
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How to Navigate Controlling People and Places?
How do you navigate a controlling person, family, or community? It’s a question many of us wrestle with—and it can feel overwhelming. Control is heavy. It’s stifling. And often, it leaves us feeling powerless. But here’s a perspective that changes everything: See the controlling person not as a monster, but as a scared child.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 