I woke up on a bleary morning, the sky overcast and grey. Stumbling out of bed, my mood did not brighten when I tripped over the gigantic pile of dirty clothes…
The Yes Woman
I recently had a very busy week full of coffee dates, client meetings, meals with lovely people in our…
Endurance
It was a hot summer’s day in 1923. A young Scotsman named Eric Liddell took his place at the starting line next to…
The Garment of Praise
I watched the funds in our bank account dwindle with every passing day. Abrupt recent changes to our economy had…
Gratitude Leads to Thanksgiving
This month, my husband and I had a huge car repair bill and a big renewal fee for my real estate license, both due in…
The Sweeter Delight
I sat on my bed in the attic of the little house in Nashville, wrestling with the reality that a lifelong dream was…
Beyond Good Intentions
Confession: I often begin projects with great enthusiasm but then struggle to finish them. It’s all too easy for me start out with good intentions, only to have them falter after I lose the initial excitement…
The Vigilant Heart
I preface this article by saying I have always been incredibly social and I love people. This quality has been a…