Is It All a Game?

  My good friend Chris Guillebeau released his latest manifesto Tuesday, and I rescheduled my blog calendar for the week to tell you about it. One thought in particular got me at my core. The image above accompanied a story about a mobile game that consumed him...

Climb Like Jesus

At an event, we often seek the “it” person to meet and connect with. We wait for the perfect opportunity to make an impression, always looking to climb to the next rung. I can replay that scene in my mind over and over again.  Maybe it was a great speaker,...

An Attitude of Gratitude

  In the United States today, most of us take at least a few moments to pause and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. We notice and mention the little things and the wonderful people in our lives. It makes for a beautiful day. And it makes me wonder...

Patience vs. Perseverance

  At our Life Group tonight, we recalled the message from Rudy Ruettiger at last week’s services. Although there were several highlights, we all agreed that the main gift he gave us was a walking definition of perseverance. Time and time again, he’d...

How To Never Worry Again

  March 2006 The last few weeks have been very tumultuous.  My ex-husband and I aren’t agreeing on a schedule for my daughter.  My husband, Rex, and I are frustrated with each other, and the kids are tense.  I don’t feel well in general. I’m exhausted all the...