I was. For most of my life I was fixated on the wrong question. I was frustrated and unfulfilled. The good news is a simple shift in perspective has transformed my life, and the lives of everyone who begins asking a different question. I had the privilege of being interviewed by the lovely Ilesha Graham […]
How to Get even the Most Defiant Child to be a Team Player
Here’s a quick, simple game that works wonders when you can’t seem to get the whole family “on board”. You can play it with a group of any size. You don’t need equipment or materials. It fosters collaboration,creativity, and a sense of closeness. And, if you play it enough, it may have miraculous side effects […]
Want to See your Kids Blossom? It’s Simpler than You Think
It’s not everyday that I hear someone else make a compelling case for the power of listening. And when it happens, I have to share it! KC Baker knocks it out of the park in this short message to women thought leaders, but really, everyone can benefit from apply this truth to their relationships. I […]
The Good News is, You Can’t
Once we agree that God exists and wants to communicate with us, there’s one universal question: How can I know that I’m hearing correctly? Rather than give you a false sense of security, I’m going to share the most hopeful insight I’ve heard in several months. You can’t. Don’t get me wrong. There are ways […]
Take back your most Precious Resource. Here’s How:
Over the last few weeks, we’ve examined what it takes to listen to God. The next step is to give him your full attention. For many of us, this is the hardest part. I know God is worthy of my attention, but quieting my mental chatter is still a struggle. What makes it so hard? […]
Have You Ever Prayed this Prayer?
It was one of those (rare) golden family moments. The sun was shining, the baby was sleeping, and we had a beautiful pond all to ourselves. I savored the sight of my husband playing with our kids. They took turns having him catapult them out of the water. Whoosh. Splash. Repeat. I can’t even remember […]
The One Word that Started it All
When I started developing this blog, I realized I had a problem. I felt called to teach believers about listening to God and each other. But listening is a really tough sell. Let’s face it: most people think of listening as a way to pass the time while they’re waiting to talk. So I realized […]
Does this Keep You up at Night?
I’m fascinated by 3 questions. They keep me up at night, and compel me to get out of bed every morning. They drive everything I do. But before I ask them, and invite you to join me in discovering the answers, let me tell you how I got here. I’ve been listening to and obeying […]