How Could Jesus Possibly Understand?
How many times have I heard it: "Jesus knows your pain." "He felt everything you feel." "He understands." And how many times have I fought to keep from rolling my…[...]
Your Self-Esteem is Tearing You Down
Turns out, self-esteem isn't all it's cracked up to be. I recently read about a very interesting study, which compared self-esteem to self-compassion. Now, before you roll your eyes and…[...]
A Life Worth Celebrating Now
Since the moment I signed with my literary agent, I decided a book contract, should I land one, would require wild celebration. I reserved my enthusiasm for "the moment." I dreamed about…[...]
A Glimpse of Heaven
I have heard that there are "thin places," where the veil that separates heaven and earth is lifted... It only took 28 years of my begging for my parents to…[...]
Ignorance, Discrimination, and When I’m Guilty
It's surprising how often angels show up in the form of nosy strangers invading my personal space. I was in a supremely rotten mood the other morning. I had time…[...]