Jan 3, 2024 | Cancer, faith, inspiration, Mental Health
I really, really wasn’t worried about this doctor’s appointment. It was simply a “let’s check in and just make sure we’re still on track” type of meeting. After all the pleasantries and quick questions, I was almost out the door when my doctor wanted to confirm just...
Dec 12, 2023 | faith, inspiration, Mindset, Tracking God
Years ago, I worked at a Christian school with a principal who would sometimes end her prayer with this beautiful sentence: “May you be surprised by splashes of God’s presence this week.” I love, love, LOVE that! Recently I had an amazing conversation with a friend...
Nov 9, 2023 | Cancer, faith, inspiration
The conversation went like this: Would you share your story about journeying through cancer? And would you share how you were able to find joy in the middle of your story? And how you’ve been able to find joy on this side of your story? <gulp> That’s a TALL...
Nov 29, 2021 | faith, Holidays, Loss, Mental Health, Mindset, Self-care and Resilience, Tracking God
When You Need More Joy The Bible says to rejoice in the Lord always, but it doesn’t leave us there. Tucked at the end of those well-known verses in Philippians it says … because the Lord is near. I pray you know just how close God is and that He definitely sees...
Nov 21, 2021 | faith, inspiration, Self-care and Resilience, Tracking God
My oncologist greeted me with a warm hug as she led me into the exam room. Following a few quick pleasantries, she leafed through pages and pages of medical notes as I quietly awaited her summary. Finally, she looked up and said, “I spent quite a bit of time...