I met her in the eighth grade.Β Iβd never really knownΒ anyone like her.Β She was poised.Β She spoke with grace.Β Her countenance reflected a peace Iβd never really seen in anyone.Β This woman loved Jesus. As a new believer, I looked on at her life and wondered how I could be more like her.Β I really…
Photo Credit Six weeks ago, I did not know the first thing about Summer DeCoste and Alyssa De Los Santos. We were thrown together by (in)courage to lead a (in)couragers community group. We had 48 hours to brainstorm the focus of our group (Insert scream of terror here.) I’ve learned so much through the experience….
Β Have you ever been in the room with someone, and a conversation is taking place — except you are not fully present? Β Do you tend to “zone out” in conversations with family? Β Is it hard for you to stay focused? Β I must admit that this week this happened to me. Β I had…
Photo Credit:Β Nithya Ramanujam, via Free Images Β Β A few weeks ago, I asked my online Bible study buddies to share how we could practically wash the feet of those in our circle of influence.Β We’d just read that story in the Gospels, and I thought I’d get the typical Sunday School answers.Β But one…
Β Photo Credit:Β Curtis Copeland Photography Β Β My husband is an awesome hugger.Β Every day, when I get home from work, we share this ritual where we stand in the kitchen.Β I am on one side by the sink, and he is leaning up against the island.Β We look each other square in the…
Photo Credit: Walter Bracht, via Free Images In September, we explored Alaska. When we arrived at Whittier, we learned that in order to get to the capital city, we would need to go through a pretty long tunnel. I immediately wondered if anyone on our tour was claustrophobic. A dark enclosed space with no end…