A strong work ethic has always been my calling card. During college and my early career, I packed my schedule from the wee hours of the morning until my head hit the pillow late at night. Though my responsibilities have shifted since then, I still take on too many to-dos, then feel stressed when IContinue reading “3 Myths That Fuel Burnout”
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Why We Need to Fight for the Families in Our Communities
Our oldest son came to our family through adoption and, as a gift we don’t take for granted, enjoys a strong and affectionate relationship with his birth mother. To the best of his 7-year-old capacity, he understands that she made a difficult decision to offer him the greatest care possible through a secure family environment,Continue reading “Why We Need to Fight for the Families in Our Communities”
Ordinary Influence: Advancing the Kingdom Without Being an Evangelical Celebrity
Blank stares. A cleared throat. Some “hmmming” and legs being crossed, then uncrossed. You can always tell when women feel uncomfortable answering a question in a group discussion. In this case, the group was discussing the speeches we’d just heard during a conference video streamed at our church women’s retreat. The conversation had been moving steadily untilContinue reading “Ordinary Influence: Advancing the Kingdom Without Being an Evangelical Celebrity”