When you do anything of value, there will be naysayers. This doesn't mean there's something inherently wrong with the thing you're doing. It more likely means it's just not for them. 

That doesn't mean we ignore everything the naysayers say, as there might be some validity in there that can make your...

Not even close. There are a lot of ways to make a loaf of bread, and "good enough" goes a long way -- especially when Jesus's miracles are at play. Trust in His ability to perfect, and willingly contribute your imperfect offering. Glorious experiences lie ahead.

No ballerina has started out doing pirouettes or leaping across the stage on pointe. Each one starts with a barre and big mirrors, with simple directives like, "First position. Now plié. Point those toes!"

The muscles required to do the big performances down the road have to grow one session at a tim...

Have you ever tried to explain why you love something to someone who doesn't have the same level of knowledge or appreciation for it? They just don't get it. Because they can't right now, at their level of experience and affection with it. 

What about people who do have at least your level of knowled...

You answer to the highest judge, who loves you infinitely and delights in your growth. This judge has given you gifts and talents to share that will lift others. Hiding them out of fear of mortal opinions may win you temporary acceptance, but at the price of feeling like you're slowly disappearing (...

My family's been on a Duck Dynasty kick lately (such a fun, wholesome show if you're looking for something to enjoy all together), and in one of the episodes, Jase said a new phrase that I've enthusiastically incorporated into my vocabulary. 

Bull butter.

It's the same thing as saying "bull crap," or ...

A very common misconception is that we need to feel confident before we leap into what we feel called to do.

It's a great strategy... if you never want to get anything done. 

in their book, 10X is Easier Than 2X, Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy teach that confidence is actually the 4th "C" in the...

Our family recently got a new puppy, which means lots of fun but also a much earlier morning schedule than I'm used to. The silver lining to these early wake-ups, though, is the collection of incredible sunrises I've been able to witness. This week in particular had some stunning ones -- so vibrant ...

When we feel called to something bigger than ourselves, it's easy to get overwhelmed at the magnitude of it. We feel the potential impact, and think "who am I to take this on?"

That's a great way to get stuck. 

Frankly, you can't take this on, and there's no reason to try. At least not on your own. 

Go...

Your birthday is here, and people are asking how you’d like to celebrate: gifts, food, people to invite/get together with, what you want to do for fun…. And you have no idea what to tell them, because deep down--as hard as it feels to admit--you just want to shut yourself in an empty hotel room and ...

I am raising my voice.

I feel called from something deep inside of me to speak up about this human experience (particularly womanhood and motherhood) and what it means to me. 

And by raising my voice, I don’t mean just speaking louder. I mean actually raising it. Nurturing it. Giving it a place to gro...