Friend, Can I tell you something that might sound strange coming from someone who stands on stages for a living? I’ve had seasons (more often than you think) where I sit in a room full of people and still feel invisible. Seriously, I’ve had moments where I looked at everybody else and thought, They seem […]

Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately? Well, you’re not alone. Seriously, you’re not failing. You’re probably just carrying something that actually matters. I know… this April has been a LOT. (Who approved this schedule, anyway?)  I warned my team in advance that I might need some EGR (Extra Grace Required) days coming up. Here’s my […]

What if something you thought was gone forever suddenly showed up in your life again?

Would you be salty… or sweet?

Maybe it’s an old boyfriend you haven’t thought about in years.

Strangers tell me the deepest things on airplanes. I can be minding my own business with a coffee and a laptop, and within minutes someone is opening their life to me. Everthing from marriage struggles, private fears and old regrets to faith questions and whispered prayers they have never even said out loud.

NEVER want to be embarrassed like that!

A few years ago, a friend of mine was hosting a women’s conference. One of the guest speakers called her up on stage… in front of everybody… for a pushup contest!